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Preparing your home

Prepare well for showings! Homes tend to sell more quickly and for higher prices when they show their best! Before each showing...

  • Pick up all unnecessary items from counters, floors and stairs (newspapers, magazines, mail, toys, clothing, recreation gear)


  • Turn on all lights, even those in closets and storage rooms (make your home as light and bright as possible)


  • Open all drapes, shades, and blinds (unless view is offensive)


  • Be sure all beds are made neatly and attractively


  • Be sure all dirty dishes are in the dishwasher or washed and put away


  • Be sure all kitchen appliances and coutertops are "sparkling" clean


  • Keep pets out of sight (pet lovers will be distracted, pet dislikers might be "turned off")


  • Keep children out of rooms being shown and don't let them follow prospects around!


  • Eliminate distracting sounds and turn of soft, pleasent background music in all rooms with radios


  • Keep air fresheners in closets, bathrooms and kitchen. Be especially careful to keep kitchen odours fresh and inviting (coffee brewing or a cinnamon coffeecake baking in the oven have a lasting, inviting effect)


  • Light a fire in the fireplace for a toasty effect


  • Place fresh attractive towels in kitchen and baths


  • Keep front door scrubbed clean and inviting (it's the first and last impression - make it a good one!)


  • Keep a well manicured lawn and neatly trimmed shrubs


"set the stage" to make the best impressoin on each prospective buyer!


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