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Getting Your Home Ready To Sell
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To maximize the price of your home and appeal to more potential buyers use the tips noted below. It's amazing how
a few activities on your part can add that special appeal that a buyer is looking for and the same time provide
you with a higher return on your investment.
Exterior Clean-Up:
Curb appeal is the first impression of the property. Keep the yard clean - mow the lawn, prune trees and shrubs
and remove all weeds. Paint and caulk, or spray wash if painting isn't necessary, the exterior of the house including
all windows, gutters, doors and vents. Make sure the lock on the front door works easily and the key fits properly.
Clean the interior and exterior of all windows. Ensure the gutters and chimney are free of any debris. Patch cracks
and remove any oil or engine fluid stains in the driveway. Do the same clean up in the backyard. If you have pets,
make sure any waste is cleaned up and disposed of. If possible, remove anything that makes the yard appear smaller
such as swing sets or sprawling play structures.
Interior Clean-Up:
Paint the interior walls or wash the walls where paint is not appropriate (i.e. tile, wallpaper or paneling).
Clean and if appropriate wax all tile/hardwoord flooring and shampoo dirty carpets. Clean all window treatments. Do
away with as much clutter as possible including clutter in closets, garage, attic and basement. Make sure that the
plumbing works at all sinks, toilets, showers and tubs - cionsider replacing any fixtures that are worn, drip or have
calcium/hard-water deposits. Ensure that all electrical outlets work and that all lighting fixtures have working bulbs.
Eliminate any unpleasing odors in the house including pet and cigarette odors - ozone sprays help remove odors without
creating a masking odor of its own. Avoid plug-in scented air fresheners but place natural potpourri throughout the house.
If potential buyers are coming by, make sure all of the interior and exterior lights are on - at night it gives a "homey"
glow and during the day reduces shadows cast by sunlight.
Many of these tasks can be performed by professional services and the costs are negligible when related to the financial
gain they'll provide. For example:
| Upgrade or Task | Typical Cost Range | Home Value Increase | % Increase |
| Cleaning Interior | $305 - $340 | $2,100 - $2,375 | 595% |
| Landscape and Trim | $430 - $505 | $1,595 - $1,840 | 265% |
| Fix Plumbing/Electrical | $340 - $380 | $920 - $1,205 | 195% |
| Kitchen/Bath Upgrades | $1,545 - $2,120 | $3,825 - $4,885 | 140% |
| Interior Wall Painting | $1,455 - $1,560 | $2,340 - $2,600 | 65% |
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