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- First impressions are lasting. The front door greets the prospect. Make sure it is fresh, clean and scrubbed looking. Keep lawn trimmed and edged, and the yard free of refuse.
- Decorate for a quick sale. Faded walls and worn woodwork reduce appeal. Why try to tell the prospect how your home could look, when you can show them. A quicker sale at a higher price will result.
- Let the sun shine in. Open draperies and curtains and let the prospect see how cheerful your home can be. Dark rooms are not appealing. Turn on lights, if necessary.
- Fix that faucet! Dripping water discolors sinks and suggests faulty plumbing.
- Repairs can make a big difference. Loose knobs, sticking doors and windows, warped cabinet drawers and other minor flaws detract from home value. Have them fixed.
- From top to bottom display the full value of your attic and other utility space by removing all unnecessary articles.
- Safety first. Keep stairways clear. Avoid cluttered appearances and possible injuries.
- Make closets look bigger. Neat well-ordered closets show that space is ample.
- Bathrooms help sell homes. Check and repair caulking in bathtubs and showers. Make this room sparkle.
- Arrange bedrooms neatly. Remove excess furniture. Use attractive bedspreads and freshly laundered curtains.
- Three's a crowd. Avoid having too many people present during inspections; the potential buyers will feel like an intruder and will hurry through the house.
- Music is mellow, but not when showing a house. Turn off the blaring radio or television. Let the salesperson and buyers talk, free of disturbances.
- Pets underfoot? Keep them out of the way. Preferably out of the house.
- Silence is golden. Be courteous but do not force conversation with the potential buyers. They want to inspect your house. Not pay a social call.
- Be it ever so humble. Never apologize for the appearance of your home. After all, it has been lived in.
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