10 Ways
to Make Your House More Salable
| 1. |
Get rid of
clutter. Throw out or file stacks of newspapers
and magazines. Pack away most of your small decorative
items. Store out-of-season clothing to make closets
seem roomier. Clean out the garage. |
| 2. |
Wash
your windows and screens to let more light into the interior. |
| 3. |
Keep everything
extra clean. Wash fingerprints from light switch
plates. Mop and wax floors. Clean the stove
and refrigerator. A clean house makes a better first
impression and convinces buyers that the home has been
well cared for. |
| 4. |
Get rid of
smells. Clean carpeting and drapes to eliminate
cooking odors, smoke, and pet smells. Open the windows. |
| 5. |
Put higher
wattage bulbs in light sockets to make rooms seem brighter,
especially basements and other dark rooms. Replace
any burnt-out bulbs. |
| 6. |
Make minor
repairs that can create a bad impression. Small
problems such as sticky doors, torn screens, cracked caulking,
or a dripping faucet may seem trivial, but they'll give
buyers the impression that the house isn't well maintained.
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| 7. |
Tidy your yard.
Cut the grass, rake the leaves, trim the bushes, and edge
the walks. Put a pot or two of bright flowers near
the entryway. |
| 8. |
Patch holes
in your driveway and reapply sealant, if applicable. |
| 9. |
Clean your
gutters. |
| 10. |
Polish your
front doorknob and door numbers. |
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