Preparing your home through the eyes of a buyer
The effort put into repairing and cleaning your property is likely to be returned in a fast sale at an attractive price.

· As buyers approach your property the first time, impressions are formed quickly.

· Paint house - this can do more for sales appeal than any other factor.

· Yard - Remove all toys, garbage, garden tools and other items from view.

· Mow lawn and keep edged.

· Close garage doors.

· Put colorful flowers in front of house.

Often, while waiting to be let in, the first thing a buyer looks at closely is the front door.

· Put new paint on the front door.

· Buy a new door mat.

· Ensure that there is plenty of lighting.

· Sweep or vacuum floor.

· Stack items neatly against walls.

The kitchen is often the most important room in the house. Make it bright and attractive.

· Put a vase of fresh flowers on the table.

· Replace curtains or clean existing ones.

· Remove appliances from counters.

· Create a pleasant fragrance in the kitchen (i.e. vanilla, cinnamon).

It is important that bathrooms are clean, bright and smell fresh.

· Install a new shower curtain and replace worn throw rugs.

· Polish all fixtures.

· Open windows.

· Hang bright, fresh towels.

· Remove stains from toilets and bathtubs.

· Use air freshener.

· Display colorful soaps.

The living room

· Clean out the fireplace and place logs in it.

· Polish all woodwork.

· Put big furniture in storage so rooms are not cluttered or crowded.

Miscellaneous other areas of the house

· All personal photographs throughout the house should be taken down. This will allow the potential buyer to remove any pre-existing ownership of the house and think of your house as their new home. 

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