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Make Your Home More Saleable

You’ve decided to sell your home. Like most people, you’d like it to sell quickly and for the best possible price. It’s a competitive market with strong competition among sellers. So before you put your home on the market, there are some things you can do to differentiate your house among the competitors. Your first concern is the exterior. If the outside, or "curb appeal" looks good, people will more than likely want to see what’s on the inside. Keep the lawn and landscape nicely manicured. Trim the bushes and season permitting, plant some flowers. Be sure your front door area has a "Welcome" feeling. A fresh coat of paint on the front door looks great. Of all the rooms inside your home, pay special attention to the kitchen and bathrooms. They should look as modern, bright and fresh as possible. It is essential for them to be clean and odor free. A fresh coat of paint just may do the trick. Have any leaky faucets taken care of. A call to a plumber is a wise investment. Since you want your home to look as spacious as possible, remove any excess or very large furniture. Make sure that table tops, dressers and closets are free of clutter. Don’t use your garage, attic, or basement to store these extra things. These areas also need to have the impression of space. Instead, put them into storage. Make sure walls and doors are free of smudges and look for anything that might indicate a maintenance problem, such as cracked windows, holes in the wall or stained ceilings. Finally, if your basement shows any signs of dampness or leakage, seal the walls. Quick tips for showings: Keep counter tops cleared Replace all burned out lightbulbs Open all drapes and window blinds Put pets in cages or take them to a neighbor No dirty dishes in the sink No laundry in the washer/dryer Clean or replace dirty or worn carpets Put on soft music Burn wood in the fireplace on cold days; Clean fireplace when not in use Always look at your home from the buyer’s point of view. Be objective and be honest. Related Articles: How Sellers Can Hide Things From Buyers What Sellers Should NEVER Say to Buyers


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