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With buyers, first impressions count! A small investment in time and money will give your home an edge over other listings in the area when the time comes to show it to a prospective buyer.
Here are some suggestions that will help you get top market value:
General Maintenance
- Oil squeaky doors
- Tighten doorknobs
- Replace burned out lights
- Clean and repair windows
- Touch up chipped paint
- Repair cracked plaster
- Clean furnace
- Repair leaking taps and toilets
- Repair seals on tub and basin
Spic and Span
- Shampoo carpets
- Clean washer, dryer and tubs
- Clean Furnace Filter
- Clean Refridge, stove, and Dishwasher
- Clean and freshen bathrooms
- Clean out underneath sinks
The First Impression
- Clean and tidy entrance
- Functional doorbell
- Polish door hardware
Curb Appeal
- Cut lawns
- Trim shrubs
- Remove any dead branches, garden plants
- Wash sidewalks down, remove leaves and snow
- Remove any oil stains from driveway and garage floors
- Wash windows
- Repair gutters and eaves
- Touch up exterior paint
The Buying Atmosphere
- Arrange to be absent during the showing
- Turn on all lights
- Light fireplace
- Open drapes in the daytime
- Play quiet background music
- Keep your pets away or outdoors
The Spacious Look
- Clear stairs and hallways
- Store excess furniture
- Clear counters, stove and Refrigerator
- Keep closets uncluttered and tidy
Use this handy Home Seller Evaluation Form so we can give you
an idea of what the current market value of your home may be:
http://www.pierreone.com/NewFiles/pages/homeeval.html
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