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pairing any cracks in the walls and along baseboards and molding as necessary.
Washing the inside and outside of your windows will make your home look cleaner, larger and much more cheery, dramatically improving the “feel” of the house.
In terms of repairs, begin repairing all the little, inexpensive things first, such as leaky faucets, broken light fixtures, broken cabinets and drawers, etc. The rule of thumb to follow: spend the lowest amount that will give you a good-looking result. Often times, cleaning, painting, and touching up can make things look very inviting at an economical cost.
Eliminate Clutter
Buyers like spacious rooms. Too much furniture, too many knick-knacks and other personal items in your house make the rooms look smaller and cluttered. Conversation items also tend to distract from the home. Remove such items, and place in storage, or at a friend or family member’s garage. When you are showing the home, you do not want such items to steal the attention of the buyer. You must help buyers be able to visualize how their furniture will look in your home. Crowded rooms make this more difficult. The best way to help the buyer visualize is to make the rooms look spacious and thinned out. It will no doubt look empty to you, but great to buyers.
Flooring
Take a good look at your floors. You may need only to hire a professional floor/carpet cleaner to get them looking clean and presentable. However, if the carpet/floor is just too old, worn-looking, or badly stained, consider re-carpeting. Instead of buying carpeting from one of the major flooring stores, try to find a “carpet broker.” Real estate professionals who also handle residential/property management will likely know of some carpet brokers. These individuals buy a limited selection of carpeting directly from the mill and can save you 50%. Once again, a lighter, |
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