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PREPARING/STAGING
A HOUSE FOR
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The way you live in a home and the
way you sell a home are two very different things. It
is extremely important to present your home in its most
impressive state. The following guidelines will help
sell your home at the best possible price in the shortest
possible time.
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| EXTERIOR |
| We have all been
warned not to judge a book by its cover. But, home buyers
do and will. The look of your home’s exterior (it’s
curb appeal) is crucial. |
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Trim shrubbery, mow and
edge lawn, weed and cultivate flower gardens |
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Remove all pet toys and
debris |
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Repair fences and gates,
give them a fresh coat of paint |
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Wash down driveways and
sidewalks, remove weeds from edges and cracks |
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Store bikes, toys, hoses,
garden tools, lawn chairs, clay pots, etc. |
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Repair/paint/wash front
door, doorbell, locks, doorknobs (consider new doormat) |
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Buy a new doormat |
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Clean all exterior (and
interior) windows and repair/replace torn screens |
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Sweep out and de-clutter
garage |
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Touch up exterior paint
and trim |
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Check that roof, gutters
and down-spouts are in good repair |
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| INTERIOR |
| Walk through your
home observing it as a potential buyer would. Remember,
it’s what’s on the inside that counts. |
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Clean all windows so they sparkle |
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Clean walls, doors, window sills,
window coverings, light fixtures, carpets and flooring |
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Consider painting walls, ceilings
and trim |
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Repair leaky faucets and clogged
drains |
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Have the furnace serviced and replace
the filter |
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Organize and de-clutter mantels,
bookcases, closets and basement |
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Kitchen should be spotless, de-clutter
counters organize cabinets and pantry |
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Clean bathrooms, fold towels, hide
plunger (consider new shower curtain or bath mat) |
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Make sure house is free from odors |
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Set an attractive dining room table
as if you were having dinner guests |
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Remove family photos to depersonalize
the space |
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Hide pet toys, bowls and litter boxes |
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| STAGING |
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| Remember, if all
this seems overwhelming we have professional stagers and
contractors available to help! |
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