Showing to Sell: Tips on Home Preparation
If you are thinking of selling your home, there are a number of things you can do to improve the overall impression made by your home. But first, you must learn to look at your home through the eyes of a buyer.
These are low cost and no cost improvements that will payoff when selling your home:
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Open the draperies, pull up the shade and let the sunlight in.
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Create a positive mood, turn on all the lights, day or night.
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Install higher wattage light bulbs to show areas of your home more brightly.
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Remove all clutter from each room to visually enlarge them.
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Keep your home dusted and vacuumed at all times.
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Have a plan to get home organized quickly. Utilize laundry baskets and bins to remove stray items quickly and place them in a closet or cabinet.
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Air out your home one-half hour before showings.
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Lightly spray the home with air freshener so it has a chance to diffuse in the air before the buyer arrives. You can also light an nice scented candle before the buyer arrives. Apple Pie scent is highly recommended.
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Make sure the beds are made.
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Bathrooms should be spotless! Have decorative and fresh towels just for showings.
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Do not leave used towels around.
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Re-caulk if caulking is not white.
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Remove small kitchen appliances from kitchen countertops to enhance counter space.
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Improve traffic flow by moving unnecessary furniture and knick knacks.
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If you have numerous family photos, put some extra ones away so that the buyer can envision themselves in the home.
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Fix any holes in the walls
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Replace any doors, windows, screens, banisters, handrails, tiles, or fixtures that are damaged.
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Remove or cover up any extension cords or exposed wiring.
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Do not smoke in the house.
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