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For a Quicker Sale, Make Sure Your Home is Exciting!

We don't get a second chance to make a good first impression.  Most buyers look for homes that are well cared for and bright.  In general, clean and spiffy!

Check list for faster sales

• Lawns and yards - remove clutter, cut grass. edge walks, trim hedges, weed gardens.

• Front of house - paint, fix or wash railings, steps, storms, screens and/or front door.

• Other exterior - side or back door, gutters, wash windows.

• Garage - straighten up, paint, fix or wash doors and windows.

• Plumbing - repair dripping faucets, leaky toilets.

• Heating/Cooling - clean exterior of unit.

• Lights - replace all burned out bulbs, faulty switches.

• Halls and stairs - remove any clutter to give wide appearance, use brighter bulbs.

• Hardware - oil hinges, tighten door knobs, faucets.

• General condition - dust, wash, paint, fix defects as required.

• Consider feeling of spaciousness - store items to "enlarge" room size.

These items are super critical

• Kitchen - stove, refrigerator, sink should be spotless, all work space clear.

• Bathrooms - neat, spotless and fresh.  Repair broken putty around tub.

• Closets - untidy or over-crowded closets suggest inadequate storage space.

How to help our sales agents

• Children, pets and adults can keep buyers from feeling at ease while they look through a home.  For showings, please be out of the house if possible.

• Tell us which rooms benefit from sunshine or cooling breezes.

• Tell us what you like about the house, the yard, the location.  We'd like husband's and wife's feelings separately.

• Turn all lights, or let us turn them on, for the entire showing.

• Open drapes in the daytime, close them at night.

• Strong cooking or smoking odors can ruin a sale.  Make sure your home is fresh for showings.

• Small signs highlighting the special features of your home will make buyers see all the benefits.  We appreciate your ideas.

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