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Let's start with the outside...
Scrape/prep/paint or power-wash house, deck and patio; Clean out flower beds and rake up any refuse or leaves; Add new mulch and new fresh flowers; Replace outside lights; Clean and repair gutters and downspouts; Touch up or replace railings that are rusted or pitted; Sweep (or shovel) walkways; Clean or paint front door. |
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Clean the foyer lights, floors, and touch up the walls. |
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Let the sunshine in! Wash all windows (inside and out) at least once a year. Keep drapes and curtains open during the day and stage appropriate lighting at night to promote the effect of bright cheery interiors or personal, intimate spaces.
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Create a personality for your home without clutter, excess decorations or abundant furniture. Establish simple routines for ease of maintenance, low energy use and cleanliness. |
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Clean and maintain carpets and floors as necessary. |
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Fix anything and everything that is broken IMMEDIATELY, including loose doorknobs, wobbly hinges, stuck windows, cracked glass or mirrors. |
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Paint and polish on a regular schedule. A small investment in paint, stain or polyurethane will restore faded walls and worn woodwork. |
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Find a reliable plumber. Periodically, check for leaking faucets, decreases in water pressure. Clear out drains so that sinks empty freely. |
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Keep stairways and corridors clean and free of clutter so that they are attractive and safe. |
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Do not let the attic, garage or basement get cluttered. Clean closets each season, so that they are neat and well-organized. Always look at your house through the eyes of a potential buyer. You want to feel that you would buy this house again and again and again! |