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You Don’t Have To Spend A Fortune To Make Buyers Fall In Love With Your House

A little effort can go a long way

Once you consider listing you are now selling a product not “your” home. As difficult as it is a seller must view the real estate unemotionally. All the little ornaments, photos etc that make a home may seem like clutter to a buyer.

Would you buy this in Wasaga Beach or Collingwood:

Or this:

Getting your home ready to sell does not have to be an expensive project. A few some simple steps can increase the perceived value of your home and make a great first impression:

Exterior Appearance

• Keep lawns cut
• Trim hedges and shrubs
• Weed and edge gardens
• Clear driveway and clean up oil spills
• Clean out garage
• Power wash
• Touch up paint
• Plant colorful, inexpensive flowers in pots if necessary

At the Front Door

• Clean porch and foyer
• Ensure door bell works
• Repair any broken screens
• Fresh paint or varnish front door
• Repair door locks and key access

Create a Buying Mood

• Make sure your home smells fresh and clean
• Turn on lights
• Turn on air conditioner/heater
• Open the drapes
• Light the fireplace

Create Space

• Clear halls and stairs of clutter
• Store surplus furniture
• Clear kitchen counter and stove top
• Clear closets of unnecessary clothing and stuff
• Remove empty boxes and containers
• Put away personal photos so buyers can envision the house as theirs

Maintenance

• Repair leaking taps and toilets
• Clean furnace and filters
• Tighten door knobs and latches
• Repair cracked plaster
• Apply fresh coat of pain or touch up where necessary
• Clean and repair windows
• Repair seals around tubs and basins
• Replace defective light bulbs
• Oil squeaking doors
• Repair squeaking floor boards

Squeaky Clean

• Clean and freshen bathrooms
• Clean fridge and stove (in and out)
• Clean around heating vents
• Clean washer and dryer
• Clean carpets, drapes and window blinds
• Eliminate pet odors and stains

Related posts:

1. The Lazy Homeowners Way To Give Your House Curb Appeal
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3. Are You Selling Your House In Wasaga Beach? More Ways To Increase It’s Desirability Compared To Other Homes For Sale
4. Get Your Home Ready To Sell; 13 Tips For Your Homes Exterior
5. Get Your Home Ready To Sell; 17 Tips For Your Homes Interior

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This entry was posted on Friday, May 29th, 2009 at 3:30 pm and is filed under The World Of Real Estate. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

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