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Home Selling Tips
Prospective buyers want to envision themselves living in your home. Removing your personal effects will help them mentally move in. Creating a clean, clutter-free environment will help sell your home.
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Exterior and Grounds
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• Mow lawn, trim shrubs
• Sweep walkways
• Pick up sticks, leaves
• Remove cars from driveway
• Hide trash cans
• Put toys, bicycles away
• Store seasonal decor
• Stow garden tools, supplies
• Remove garden hose, caddy
• Straighten deck furniture
• Clean pool area
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• Fill planters with flowers
• Add a colorful flag
• Spread fresh mulch
Inside the House
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• Remove all visible clutter
• Open shades, blinds
• Wash windows, glass doors
• Replace burnt light bulbs
• Empty wastebaskets
• Hide pet dishes, toys, beds
• Turn all lights on
• Vacuum carpets
• Sweep hard floors
• Turn off televisions
• Remove newspapers, mail
• Display attractive books
• Minimize knick-knacks
• Remove personal photos
The Kitchen
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• Remove art from refrigerator
• Store food in cabinets
• De-clutter counters, stove
• Stow small appliances
• Hide soaps, cleaning items
• Hide dish towels, sponges
• Clear sink of dishes
• Put away draining racks
• Organize open shelves
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• Place fruit bowl on counter
• Display fresh pastries
The Bedrooms
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• Make the beds
• Arrange decorative pillows
• Put away clothing, shoes
• Clean under the bed
• Clear surfaces of clutter
The Bathroom
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• Make the bathroom sparkle
• Hang fresh towels
• Clear counters of toiletries
• Clean mirrors
• Close toilet lid
The Dining Room
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• Straighten dining chairs
• Add centerpiece, candles
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• Set the table for dinner
• Add a vase of flowers
• Add a bottle of wine, glasses