Tips for Selling Your Home First impressions count. Prospective buyers will come to your property and go through your home, often with a fine toothed comb. An investment in time and money will often give your home an advantage over other similar listings when showing it to potential buyers. The following is a checklist of tips and comments that will assist you in preparing your home for sale. General Impressions House exterior is in good repair First Impressions Clean and tidy entrance Functional doorbell Polished and functional door hardware Fresh air in house - especially after cooking Seasonal: Summer - lawn cut and raked; hedges and shrubs trimmed; garden weeded Fall - leaves raked; walkway, decks and patio swept Winter - clear snow and ice; sand/salt walkways if required Interior Maintenance repair cracked plaster touch up paint tighten door knobs and cupboard latches clean furnace and humidifier replace light bulbs oil squeaky doors Bathrooms polish mirrors and fixtures repair leaky taps and toilets ensure seals around tubs and basins are in good repair clean the floors empty the garbage put away clutter clean inside of cupboards and cabinets ensure towels are clean and matching Kitchen polish sinks and taps clean appliances put away small appliances put away clutter clean inside of cupboards and cabinets clear and clean countertops Creating the Right Atmosphere turn on all lights turn on air conditioner in warm weather turn on fireplace in cool weather ensure closets are neat and tidy clear all halls and stairs of clutter open draped during the day vacuum carpets Valuables lock valuables safely away or take with you keep safely out of reach if not put away For the Showing remove or contain pets during showings try to be out of the home during showing. If this is not possible: let the realtor show the property don't follow - stay in the background unless asked a question do not offer too much information return to Sellers page

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