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Tips for Selling Your Home

Preparing the Interior

Add housewarming appeal to your home's interior. Experience shows that creating a house warming feeling inside your home increases its desirability. View your home with a critical eye. Clean, complete minor repairs, and add finishing touches.

Doors and Windows

Consider adding a fresh coat of paint to your front door.
Polish brass fixtures and be sure the door locks work properly.
Oil hinges to both doors and windows.
Keep stairways tidy and secure handrail.
Repair or replace bent or damaged screens and window glass.
Cut back outdoor plants that restrict natural light.
Keep windows clean and tidy with draperies firmly affixed and in proper working order.

Floors and Carpets

Repair or replace missing or damaged tile, hardwood, vinyl and baseboards
Steam-clean or shampoo carpets.
Secure loose carpeting and replace damaged areas.
Be conscious of odors caused by dampness, high-traffic areas or pets.

Closets and Storage Areas

Ample storage space increases the desirability of the home.
Keep closets tidy.
Discard any unnecessary items and consider storing those you do not use frequently.

Bedrooms and Living Areas

Keep living areas clean and inviting.
Arrange furniture to allow a spacious atmosphere.
Make beds, arrange couch cushions, dust shelves, vacuum carpets and touch-up walls with paint or spackling as necessary.
Wallpaper should be clean and adhere smoothly to the walls.
Finishing touches such as flowers or candles add to the home's house warming appeal.

Kitchens and Bathrooms

Clear counters, drawers and cabinets of unnecessary items.
Clean soap dishes, mirrors, faucets and appliances (inside and out).
Store cleaning supplies and hang freshly washed towels.
Be conscious of odors caused by dampness, hampers, garbage.

Counters and Cabinets

Store infrequently used counter-top items to allow a spacious look in the kitchen and bathroom.
Keep drawers and cabinets tidy and organized.

Garage or Workshop

Items should be neatly stored in shelving or wall units.
Allow appropriate space for the home buyer to visualize their vehicle or workbench.
Consider moving excess or over-sized items to mini-storage.

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