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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
Picture Perfect
- 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
Extra Perfect- Fill planters with flowers
- Add a colorful flag
- Spread fresh mulch

Inside the House
Picture Perfect
Remove all visible clutterOpen shades, blindsWash windows, glass doorsReplace burnt light bulbsEmpty wastebasketsHide pet dishes, toys, bedsTurn all lights onVacuum carpetsSweep hard floorsTurn off televisionsRemove newspapers, mailDisplay attractive booksMinimize knick-knacksRemove personal photos
The Kitchen
Picture Perfect
- 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
Extra Perfect- Place fruit bowl on counter
- Display fresh pastries
The Bedrooms Picture Perfect- Make the beds
- Arrange decorative pillows
- Put away clothing, shoes
- Clean under the bed
- Clear surfaces of clutter

The Bathroom
Picture Perfect
- Make the bathroom sparkle
- Hang fresh towels
- Clear counters of toiletries
- Clean mirrors
- Close toilet lid
The Dining Room Picture Perfect- Straighten dining chairs
- Add centerpiece, candles
Extra Perfect- Set the table for dinner
- Add a vase of flowers
- Add a bottle of wine, glasses