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Ten little things
you can do to make a
BIG DIFFERENCE!

Here are some practical real estate ideas on how to get your home ready to sell!  With a little effort, your home can be sold quickly and profitably!

1.  First impressions count!
2.  Decorate for a quick sale!
3.  Let the sun shine in!
4.  The kitchen must be spotless!
5.  Simple repairs go a long way!
6.  Organize from top to bottom!
7.  Safety first!
8.  Make your house sparkle!
9.  It's a fact (Bathrooms sell homes!)
10. CALL BARBARA TODAY!

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1. First impressions count!

• Make sure your front entrance is clean and inviting.
• Paint your front door (if it shows signs of wear).
• Keep lawn trimmed.
• Remove leaves, snow, and ice from driveway and walks.

2. Decorate for a quick sale!

• Replace faded wallpaper, avoiding highly patterned covering     whenever possible.
• Repair worn woodwork.
• Paint a NEUTRAL color over walls that look old.
• Wash all windows.

3. Let the sun shine in!

• Open draperies and curtains.  Show how cheerful your home can be.
• Be sure curtains and drapes are freshly cleaned.
• Dark rooms have no appeal and look smaller.
• Turn on all lights during evening showings.
• Remove excess furniture!
• Arrange rooms neatly.

4.  Kitchen must be spotless!

• Clean oven and stove top.
• Unclutter counters and organize the pantry.
• Wash all dishes!  Load and run the dishwasher.

5. Simple repairs go a long way!

• What may be a minor problem to you may seem like a major defect to a buyer.
• Repair loose knobs, sticking doors and windows, warped cabinet drawers, broken light switches, and other minor flaws.  These defects detract from the value of your home.
• Remember: When buyers see things that need attention, they begin to worry about what they can't see and therefore discount the price of your home.
• Neat closets show that space is ample and make them look larger.

6. Organize from top to bottom!

• Remove all unnecessary articles from your attic, basement, and closets.  Spacious rooms are a great selling feature.
• If necessary, consider having a garage sale to dispose of unwanted    items, or investigate public storage options.

7. Safety first!  (avoid all possible injuries)

• Keep stairways clear and avoid a cluttered appearance.
• Don't overload wall plugs.

8. Make your home sparkle!

• Steam clean your carpets.
• Reglue any peeling wallpaper.
• Empty ashtrays and throw out the trash.
• Cleanliness counts!  People link 'clean' with 'well-maintained'.
• Don't cause controversy! Remove any signs posters that might be controversial to a buyer.

9. It's a fact!  (Bathrooms help sell homes!)

• Repair/Replacde dripping or worn faucets.
• Check and repair caulking in bathrubs and showers.
• Display fresh, clean towels and make the room attractive.
• Spray a light fragrance and make the room pleasant smelling.
• Remove mildew.

10. CALL BARBARA TODAY! 

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