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Before You Sell -- Tips to Help You Sell Your Home Faster and For More Money
Outside
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Mow and water the lawn.
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Trim trees and plant flowers.
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Store all bikes, toys and equipment out of sight.
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Paint or touch-up the outside of the house.
- Put potted flowers in the front.
Inside
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Get rid of unnecessary furniture.
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Clean closets and clear off countertops.
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Scrub all tile floors.
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Clean all carpets.
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Clean all windows and mirrors.
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Clean stains in all sinks and tubs.
Fix-It
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Fix leaky faucets.
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Replace missing door or cabinet handles.
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Fix or replace broken appliances.
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Replace broken tiles in bathroom or kitchen.
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Paint if necessary.
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Discuss major repairs with your Sales Associate.
Freshen Up
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Stop smoking in the house.
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Bathe pets and clean out litter boxes.
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Empty all trash, recycle bins, etc.
- Dry-clean drapes and shampoo carpets.
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Use baking soda boxes in smell-prone areas.
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Place flowers, potpourri or air fresheners around the house.
Ask a "buyer"
Invite a friend to walk through your home like a buyer would. Get their opinion on whether or not it's inviting, clean and well-maintained. Make any changes they suggest.