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PREPARING YOUR PROPERTY

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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:

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Outdoors

  • Spruce up your garden and lawn; trim shrubbery and replace dead plants

  • Yard and patio should be neat; outdoor furniture should be clean and in good shape

  • Clean or paint your front door – remember first impressions last the longest!

  • Manicure your front yard; make sure your driveway and entryway are free of clutter

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Exterior

  • Check that house numbers, mailbox, and exterior lighting are all in good condition

  • Touch up with fresh paint as needed

  • Inspect chimney for cracks or earthquake damage

  • Repair loose trim, drain pipes, and fencing

  • Clean stains and window screens

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Garage

  • Remove clutter and tidy up the shelves

  • Clean the floor

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Overall

  • Apply fresh paint as needed. Think about brightening your interior with neutral-toned paint

  • Clean draperies and carpets

  • Replace burned out light bulbs

  • Clean the fireplace and remove smoke stains from the wall and mantle

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Kitchen

  • Sinks, appliances and counter tops should sparkle; remove any clutter.

  • Wax the floor

  • Clean the oven range and other appliances

  • Clean tile and grout; replace if necessary

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Bathrooms

  • Clean mirrors, glass, chrome and porcelain surfaces

  • Replace shower curtain if necessary

  • Fix any faucet drips or leaks

  • Clean grout and caulking; replace if necessary

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Closets

  • Doors and drawers should open and close easily

  • Remove clutter; tidy up shelves and racks

  • Clothes should be neatly arranged

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Indoors

  • 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

  • Clean your furnace and water heater so buyers know they are looking at a house that has been well maintained