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SELLING YOUR HOME
 | | Removing clutter and small appliances from the countertop and table can make the kitchen look bigger in the resale of a home. |
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Simple tips for getting your house ready for sale: Outside curb appeal . Keep lawn mowed . Trim or prune bushes, trees . Add mulch . Plant flowers . Get rid of clutter
put away toys, bikes, junk on porch
. Paint or touch up house
shutters, trim, front door
. Stain deck . Powerwash
siding, sidewalks, driveways, deck
Inside . Get rid of clutter and organize
put away toys
pack up collectibles
clean out closets and drawers
. Get rid of odors . Get rid of unnecessary items and furniture — put it in storage . Get rid of wallpaper
it is too personalized
. Add a fresh coat of paint to walls and/or trim in neutral or soft colors . Buff or refinish hardwood floors . Steam clean dirty carpets or replace worn carpets . Thorough cleaning
wash windows, light fixtures, replace
burned-out bulbs, dust ceiling fans . Make minor repairs
fix leaky faucets, running toilets,
loose doorknobs, fix or replace
any missing hardware on cabinets
. Update:
original lighting fixtures
window treatments (get rid of the
vertical blinds)
Kitchen . Thoroughly clean every area and surface in the kitchen . Get rid of clutter
clear countertops
hide the small appliances
remove all magnets and artwork
from the refrigerator
. Update original appliances
if they were there when the house
was built it's time to replace them
. Stain or paint outdated cabinets
Bathrooms . Make sure the bathroom is spotless and odorless
clean any mold or mildew
. Recaulk tub/shower area
. Give each room a purpose . Let plenty of light in
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