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Putting on your house's best face
is very important if you want to get your asking price and sell quickly.
Here are ideas for making your
home show better.
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Clutter turns off most buyers.
That means getting rid of everything you can live without.
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PClear kitchen countertops as much as
possible.
PReduce number of items in cabinets.
PClean and organize your basement, attic and
garage
PArrange clothing neatly in each closet and reduce number of items stored
on shelves and on the floor.
Note: You might have a garage or yard sale to eliminate unnecessary
items. Use the money you earn to put some of your bulkier
possessions in storage.
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Bright
lights and white walls make rooms look bigger.
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PIf you
plan to paint, use white or off-white.
PReplace lights with higher wattage bulbs.
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Clean everything!
It's
especially important that the bathroom and kitchen
are spotless.
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PClean
the oven and all appliances. Clean all grease spatters and polish
chrome fixtures and
surfaces.
PWash windows and mirrors.
PClean smudges, especially
around doorknobs and light switches.
PClean window treatments and
carpets. Replace worn, stained and odorous carpeting.
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Make sure the house smells good: from an apple pie, cookies baking, or
spaghetti sauce simmering on the stove. Hide the kitty litter.
Ask a friend to assess your efforts,
especially sensitive areas like odors.
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Make sure the paint is not
chipped or flaking. And speaking of paint, if your home was built before
1979, new federal law gives a buyer the right to request a lead
inspection. If you think you might have some problems, do the inspection
yourself beforehand, and make any fixes you can.
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Make sure the basic appliances and fixtures work.
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PRepair leaky faucets and pipes.
PRepair or clean caulking around tubs and sinks.
PGet
rid of frayed cord
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Repair squeaking steps and wobbly banisters.
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Repair leaking roof and
remove all signs of water damage:
PPaint over water stains
PReplace discolored wallpaper
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Tighten loose doorknobs,
light switch plates and cabinet hinges.
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Repair sticking doors and
windows.
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