10 Ways to Wow Buyers
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Improve First Impression: Touch up the paint on the front door & other areas that buyers see first.
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Clean Up The Landscaping: Trim the hedges & trees, move lawn, trake leaves, egde walkways and plant some annuals in the flower beds.
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Wash your windows and screens to let me light into the interior.
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Paint The Interior: A coat of cream or light beige with contrasting white woodwork looks fresh & clean.
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Get rid of clutter: Throw out or file stacks of newspapers and magazines. Pack away most of your small decorative items. Store out-of-season clothing to make closets seems roomier. Clean out the garage.
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Keep everything extra clean: Wash fingerprints from light switch plates. Mop and wax floors. Clean the stove and refrigerator. A clean house makes a better first impression and convinces buyers that the home has been well cared for.
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Tidy Up Bathrooms: Get rid of mildew, replace caulking, and replace stained sinks.
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Get rid of smells: Clean carpeting and drapes to eliminate cooking odors, smoke and pet smells. Open the windows.
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Replace Light Bulbs: Put higher wattage bulbs in light sockets to make rooms seem brighter, especially basements and other dark rooms. Replace any burnt-out bulbs.
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Make minor repairs that can create a bad impression: Small problems, such as sticky doors, torn screens, cracked caulking, or a dripping faucet, may seem trivial, but they'll give the impression that the house isn't well maintained.
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