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1. 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
seem roomier. Clean out the garage.
2. Wash your windows and screens to let more light
into the interior.
3. 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.
4. Get rid of
smells. Clean carpeting and drapes to eliminate cooking odors, smoke, and
pet smells. Open the windows.
5. Put higher wattage bulbs in light sockets to
make rooms seem brighter, especially basements and other dark rooms.
Replace any burnt-out bulbs.
6. 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 buyers
the impression that the house isn't well maintained.
7. Tidy your yard. Cut the grass, rake the leaves,
trim the bushes, and edge the walks. Put a pot or two of bright flowers
near the entryway.
8. Patch
holes in your driveway and reapply sealant, if applicable.
9. Clean your
gutters.
10. Polish your front
doorknob and door numbers.
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