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When preparing your house, ask
yourself what needs to do to make your house looks like someone
else's dream house. Houses in move-in condition tend to be
inviting to buyers. Houses that are like new typically sell
the fastest and procure the best price. So ask your realty
agent what you can do to prepare for the home selling and
you will note that these are many of the items you
should have done to prepare your home for sale. |
Remember, do everything you can to clean and brighten the
house. Try to make everything spotlessly clean. In the event that you feel a project of this
magnitude is better left to a professional, ask your real
estate agent to recommend a cleaning service. Don't do quick
cheap repairs. You may raise questions that will unfairly
cause great concern to buyers and inspectors. |
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If the house is vacant, make sure that all utilities are
turned on, including water, electric, water heater, furnace,
air conditioning and breaks in the main panel. Always
maintain a comfortable temperature inside the house, even if
you are away for an extended period of time. |
Here are a few things to consider and help you prepare for
the home. Many of these items can be done with little or no
cost and many are regular maintenance items for a home.
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EXTERIOR |
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Trees, shrubs, roots, roof, siding, chimney, lawn, rake
leaves, plants. |
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2. |
Sump pump,
downspouts, condensation drains, grade
or mulch. |
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3. |
Tools, hoses, garbage cans, toys, and building
materials. |
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4. |
Mortar joints in brick or block and the gutters and downspouts. |
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5. |
All windows and torn screens. |
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6. |
All weathered exterior wood and caulk around the trim,
chimney, windows and doors. |
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7. |
Asphalt driveway, broken steps and walkways. |
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8. |
Mailbox and post. |
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9. |
Front yard and landscape.
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INTERIOR |
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Carpet. |
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2. |
Cracks and nail holes in the walls, and repaint walls
in neutral colors, such as white or ivory. |
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3. |
Creaking boards, stair treads, sticking or squeaking doors. |
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4. |
Curtains. |
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5. |
Flowers. |
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6. |
Furniture. |
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7. |
Decorative items. |
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8. |
Plumbing fixtures (toilet, tub, shower, and sinks) in
kitchen and baths. |
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9. |
Bath vents. |
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10. |
Counters, appliances and
fixtures. |
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11. |
Floors, walls, tubs and showers. |
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12. |
Sliding doors and drawers. |
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13. |
Washer, dryer and water heater. |
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14. |
Wallpaper, blinds, and window seals. |
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15. |
Paints, solvents, gas, and similar materials from
crawl space, basement, attic, porch, and so forth. |
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16. |
Stair railings and woodwork. |
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17. |
Windowpanes and light fixtures. |
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18. |
Smoke detectors. |
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19. |
Chimney, fireplace or wood stove. |
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20. |
Light bulbs in the foyer and throughout the house. |
If you are ready to sell your house and looking for a top
agent, please contact Nicole who can give you expert
suggestions and provide you with great selling services. |
