The effort put into repairing and cleaning your property is likely to be returned in a fast sale at an attractive price.
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As buyers approach your property the first time, impressions are formed quickly.
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Paint house - this can do more for sales appeal than any other factor.
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Yard - Remove all toys, garbage, garden tools and other items from view.
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Mow lawn and keep edged.
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Close garage doors.
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Put colorful flowers in front of house.
Often, while waiting to be let in, the first thing a buyer looks at closely is the front door.
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Put new paint on the front door.
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Buy a new door mat.
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Buyers take a close look at the basement of a home. They will look for bad wiring, leaky pipes and signs of decay.
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Clean out basement and dispose of everything you are not going to move.
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Ensure that there is plenty of lighting.
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Sweep or vacuum floor.
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Stack items neatly against walls.
The kitchen is often the most important room in the house. Make it bright and attractive.
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Put a vase of fresh flowers on the table.
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Replace curtains or clean existing ones.
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Remove appliances from counters.
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Create a pleasant fragrance in the kitchen (i.e. vanilla, cinnamon).
It is important that bathrooms are clean, bright and smell fresh.
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Install a new shower curtain and replace worn throw rugs.
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Polish all fixtures.
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Open windows.
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Hang bright, fresh towels.
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Remove stains from toilets and bathtubs.
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Use air freshener.
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Display colorful soaps.
The living room
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Clean out the fireplace and place logs in it.
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Polish all woodwork.
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Put big furniture in storage so rooms are not cluttered or crowded.
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