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PREPARING YOUR PROPERTY
Fully preparing your home for sale can make a considerable difference in the time it takes to sell it. You can help eliminate buyer objections before they arise by making necessary repairs and improvements, Yvonne Yang is a Accredited Staging Professional, Yvonne will help to prepare the house and get it ready for sale. Below are some of which are suggested below:
Outdoors
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Spruce up your garden and lawn; trim shrubbery and replace dead plants
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Yard and patio should be neat; outdoor furniture should be clean and in good shape
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Clean or paint your front door – remember first impressions last the longest!
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Manicure your front yard; make sure your driveway and entryway are free of clutter
Exterior
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Check that house numbers, mailbox, and exterior lighting are all in good condition
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Touch up with fresh paint as needed
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Inspect chimney for cracks or earthquake damage
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Repair loose trim, drain pipes, and fencing
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Clean stains and window screens
Garage
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Remove clutter and tidy up the shelves
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Clean the floor
Overall
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Apply fresh paint as needed. Think about brightening your interior with neutral-toned paint
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Clean draperies and carpets
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Replace burned out light bulbs
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Clean the fireplace and remove smoke stains from the wall and mantle
Kitchen
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Sinks, appliances and counter tops should sparkle; remove any clutter.
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Wax the floor
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Clean the oven range and other appliances
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Clean tile and grout; replace if necessary
Bathrooms
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Clean mirrors, glass, chrome and porcelain surfaces
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Replace shower curtain if necessary
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Fix any faucet drips or leaks
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Clean grout and caulking; replace if necessary
Closets
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Doors and drawers should open and close easily
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Remove clutter; tidy up shelves and racks
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Clothes should be neatly arranged
Indoors
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Check the basics around the house. It takes just a minute to check all doors, windows and cabinets to make sure they don’t stick, squeak or are too loose
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Clean your furnace and water heater so buyers know they are looking at a house that has been well maintained