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STEP
3 - PREPARE YOUR HOME
It's time to get your home in "showing and
selling" condition. Most of us don't keep
our homes in the condition they need to
be in to be sold. Piles of boxes in the
garage, a broken porch light and even an
overgrown garden just seem normal after
awhile. It's time to break out of that owner's
mindset and get your house in tip-top shape.
How your home looks will impact how quickly
it sells and the price the buyer is willing
to offer.
First impressions are the most important.
Work with your real estate agent to help
you take a fresh look at your home. Do the
shrubs need pruning? Do you need to repaint?
What's normal for you may be unacceptable
to the buyer.
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Make your interior appear more spacious
by removing appliances from countertops,
and clearing knickknacks off coffee tables
and shelves.
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Organize your closets and kitchen cabinets.
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Make sure items stored in the attic or
basement are tidy.
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Open the curtains or blinds during the
day to maximize the natural light.
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Turn on the lights at night to create
a welcoming environment for prospective
buyers.
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A home with too much "personality" is
harder to sell. Consider painting walls
white and removing clutter. This will
help the buyer to visualize the home as
theirs.
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