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Preparing Your Home for
Sale
Question: What's
the best way to prepare my home for sale?
Answer: First
and foremost, put it in the best condition possible,
especially if you are in a market with few buyers and lots
of homes for sale. That means taking care of any major
repairs that could deter a buyer (such as replacing any
broken windows or replacing a leaky roof) if you can afford
it. Next, work on your home's curb appeal. Make sure your
landscape is pristine. Mow the grass, clean up any debris
and weed the garden beds. Plant a few annual flowers near
the entrance or in pots to be placed by the door. Other
quick fixes that don't cost a lot of money but can help you
get top dollar for your home:
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Clean the windows and make sure the
paint is not chipped or flaking.
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Be sure that the doorbell works.
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Clean and freshen up rooms,
furnishings, floors, walls and ceilings. Make sure
that bathrooms and kitchens are spotless.
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Organize closets.
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Make sure the basic appliances and
fixtures work. Replace leaky faucets and frayed
cords.
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Eliminate the source of any bad
smells, such as the kitty box. Use air freshener or
bake a batch of cookies before your open house to
ensure that the house smells inviting.
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Invest in a couple of vases of fresh
flowers to place around the house and next to any
information about the house you have prepared for
buyers.
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