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by Amie Walton
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banisters or steps that lead to your door. If you have personalized items on
the door and mailbox remove them. Add a clean mat at the door (this is a purchase
that can be taken with you when you move). If your doorknob, street number,
mailbox, or light fixtures are dull or rusty, polish or replace them. Clean
Doors and windows at the front entrance.
The Entry Way
You’ve made it past the curb and are in the door. When you enter the house,
the first thing that will grab you is not going to be visual. If your house
does not have a pleasant odor, it probably won’t matter how beautiful it is
visually. Avoid sprays that cover up odor. Although it is better than an initial
unpleasant scent, Buyers will pick up on it and feel tricked. Instead, try ‘lightly’
scented candles, potpourri, or a pot on the stove with vanilla and water. If
you are very ambitious, bake a pie.
Remove odor at the source:
Smoke - For those who have smokers in the family, it would be wise to
restrict smoking to outdoors until the house sells. Purchase an ozone spray
which eliminates odor rather than covering it up Pets – Clean kitty litter
daily and add baking soda. Keep dogs outdoors as much as possible and make use
of carpet freshener on a frequent basis. Cooking – Use the overhead exhaust
while cooking and clean up immediately after you are finished. Lingering food
odors are not noticeable while you are in the house but are ver |
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