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-Mow the lawn, trim trees and shrubs away from the house.
-Remove dead plants, flowers & shrubs.
-Put away tools, garbage cans, hoses, toys & building materials.
-Remove window screens while selling your home & keep windows clean.
-Check for broken roof shingles and clean out gutters.
-Seal or resurface driveway.
-Clear patios and decks of planters, flower pots, charcoal & barbecues.
-Dress up front yard shrubs & lamp posts with fresh mulch.
-Repaint or refinish trim around windows and doors.
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-Clean all light fixtures and replace with bright bulbs.
-Turn on all the lights before a buyer arrives to show there is nothing to hide.
-Roll up and remove small rugs.
-Fill the house with a fresh scent. Heat vanilla on the stove or bake a batch of cookies.
-Spotlessly clean woodwork & carpeting.
-Clear window ledges of all objects to give a nice glimpse inside & out.
-Repaint walls in a neutral color such as antique white.
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-Discard worn furniture & move extras to a storage area.
-Visit a model home to get decorating ideas.
-Clear away all magazines, books & other objects from furniture.
-Take down pictures that hide walls. Patch nail holes & paint.
-Add lamps & lighting in dark areas.
-Open the curtains.
-Set out fresh flowers.
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-This is the 2nd most important-to-be appealing room.
-Define areas by furniture arrangement. Keep it simple.
-Be sure clothes are hung up.
-Store off-season clothing elsewhere.
-Clean out closets enough for buyers to get a good idea of storage size.
-Make sure nothing is left under beds; add bed skirts for cleaner look.
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-Clean the stove, oven, range hood and countertops.
-Repair drippy faucets and squeaks or binds in cabinet drawers. Make sure cabinet hardware is also cleaned.
-Discard old food & leftovers from refrigerator.
-Remove messages, pictures, and magnets from refrigerator.
-Clear small appliances, dish drainer, and cookware from countertop.
-Wipe down cabinets and clear out items under the sink.
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-Clean fireplace & remove any items in front of it.
-Replace carpet if it has a loud color.
-Remove magazines, books, video games, toys, and other clutter.
-Create an easy going, relaxed atmosphere.
-Dust and simplify shelves; remove family photos.
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-Remove any unnecessary items from the vanity, tub, etc.
-The fixtures, tile & shower curtain should be immaculate.
-Caulk & grout tile. Bleach discolored grout.
-Remove any wall paper that is not "conservative".
-Decorate with towels.
-Check bath vents are working properly.
-Make sure all fixtures work properly and fix leaks.
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-Clean or replace HVAC filter. Clean air returns.
-Test all smoke detectors.
-Clean chimney, fireplace, or wood stove.
-Remove any wall paper that is not "conservative".
-Make sure all windows, doors, and cabinets open easily without squeaks; replace rusty hinges.
-Check ventilation in attic, basement, and crawlspace; update if necessary.
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