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Maximizing First Impressions
Exterior and Curb Appeal
Experts say most buyers make their decisions at first sight.
General Exterior
Prospective buyers will react well to signs your home has been meticulously
maintained.
Manicure landscaping
mow, edge, and water lawn, trim hedges, weed, and fertilize flowerbeds, and
prune trees.
Keep driveway clean
and free of parked cars, and keep the garage door closed.
Repair or replace
loose or damaged roof shingles.
Minimize cracks or
crumbling on walkways, walls, or steps, and keep them clean and free of obstructions
like toys or snow.
Items from RV's to
waste cans left out can contribute to a cluttered or busy appearance. Make
sure that from the street, your property appears clear.
Inspect appearance
of interior window coverings from the curb.
Repair any peeling
paint or loose caulking on windows or other areas.
Take steps to eliminate
insect or rodent pests.
Pick up after your
pets or neighborhood animals.
Doorway
While agents work the lockbox for a key, buyers have idle time to notice
details.
Apply a fresh coat
of paint to the front door and frame.
Consider adding pots
of flowering plants in the entryway if weather permits.
Eliminate cobwebs
and groom doorway area windows, porchlight, or decorative glass.
Interior Appeal
Once inside, experts say most buyers are reaffirming their curbside decision.
Clean, Clear, Light, and Bright
Give every room in
the house a thorough cleaning and remove all clutter. Hiring a cleaning service
may pay for itself by adding to a buyer's perceived value of your home.
For a sleeker, more
spacious look, consider placing furniture from crowded rooms in storage.
Clear kitchen counters
of everything other than perhaps a few very pretty items. Ask yourself: In
a model home, would a professional decorator put our choice of items out on
the counter?
Remember: closets
will be opened! Keep closets, cupboards, and even your attic orderly and neat.
Since you are anticipating a move anyway, consider holding a garage sale or
boxing and storing unused belongings.
If necessary, repaint
or clean/replace dingy, soiled or strongly colored walls, and window and floor
coverings with a light, neutral shade. Bright rooms look bigger, and neutral
colors help buyers envision their own furnishings and décor.
Repair dripping faucets,
burned-out light bulbs, or cracked windowpanes.
Repair cracks, holes
or damage to plaster, wallboard, wallpaper, and tiles.
Warm and Homey
Subtle scents of potpourri
in bedrooms or baths and fresh baked cookies or cinnamon in the kitchen can
make your home more inviting.
Keep an attractive
set of towels in each bathroom to be brought out only for showing.
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