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Getting Your Property Ready To
Sell
Nothing is more important than
the
first impression . . .
When you put your property on
the market, you want to
achieve the best sales price you
can get, and do so within
the time-frame that meets your
needs. Nothing is more important
to most buyers than the first
impressions
they receive.
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PAINTING—At the
top of the list for creating
good impressions. Inspect
interior walls as well as
the
exterior including trim,
gutters, downspouts,
mailbox, etc.
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YARD—In addition
to proper cutting and edging
of the lawn, trim
landscaping and weed flower
beds.
Also check for dead branches
in trees and shrubbery
debris. Store all outdoor
lawn equipment and toys.
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SPRINKLER SYSTEM—Check
for defective heads and for
proper water coverage
over entire lawn.
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FENCE—Repair
where necessary and paint or
stain if needed to give your
yard that
well-maintained appearance.
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GARAGE—Check
garage doors and opener to see
if they are in good working
order.
Inspect doors for painting or
staining. Remove and reorganize
garage items.
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DRIVEWAY—Check for
grease and oil spots. When
showing the property, it’s best
not
to have vehicles parked in the
driveway.
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PATIO—Clean
patio and arrange outdoor
furniture.
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POOL—Have
pool sparking clean. Store
equipment and chemicals out of
the way.
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ROOF—Check
for loose shingles or broken
tiles. Make sure eaves are
cleared of leaves.
If mildew has occurred, consider
professional cleaning.
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FRONT
ENTRANCE—Front door
should be clean and all trim
painted or stained.
Check doorbell and outside light
to see if they are operating
properly.
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AIR-CONDITIONING—Certainly,
the air-conditioning system must
be functioning at top
performance, but also check for
proper draining, install a new
filter, and clean exterior unit.
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WALLS—When
checking for cleaning and
possible painting of interior
walls, look closely
at wallpaper for repair or
replacement, if needed.
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DOORS—All
interior and exterior doors
should be cleaned, hardware
tightened and
oiled for smooth opening and
closing.
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CARPETING AND TILE—Steam
cleaning is the best answer for
most carpets. While it’s
a hassle to rearrange furniture
and be disrupted, this is one
item that can’t wait until after
the sale. Also, repair or
replace damaged tile.
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WINDOWS—Repair
or replace all broken windows or
screens. All windows must be
cleaned to show the home at its
best. Check blinds and draperies
for cleanliness.
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ELECTRICAL—Repair all
switches and outlets that are
not working. Good lighting
through adequate wattage in
garage, hallways, and closets
will brighten up your home.
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PLUMBING—Leaking
faucets always raise questions
about plumbing. Clean stains
from stainless steel sinks and
check enamel for repair.
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APPLIANCES—All
appliances should be in good
working order and CLEAN. In
particular,
oven and stove top,
refrigerator, dishwasher and
microwave.
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KITCHEN—A
bright, cheerful kitchen is a
must. Clean all surfaces, check
for loose knobs
or sticky drawers, clean exhaust
hood and organize drawers and
cabinets.
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BATHROOMS—Clean
mirrors, shower doors, curtains,
tub caulking, and flooring.
Just when you decide to clean
the bathroom “later” is when the
prospective buyer rings
your doorbell.
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