Easy Ways to Make Your Home Sell

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Garage & Shop Buildings

¨       Sweep and wash down the floor to remove dirt and stains.

¨       Organize tools, garden equipment and bicycles. A clean, organized garage appears larger.

¨       If the area is dark, add more light.

¨       If it is small and accommodates only one car, remove your car before buyers visit. An empty garage always looks larger.

¨       If you have a two-car garage with very little extra room, remove one of your cars so that buyers can make their inspection in comfort.

¨       Get rid of anything that you don't plan to move to your new home.

¨       Place remaining stored material neatly in boxes, and position away from walls.

 Showtime!

¨       The more people who see your home, the more likely you are to sell it quickly.  Yes, it's inconvenient to show your home at dinnertime, but if the people buy your home, isn't it worth it?

¨       There shouldn't be any major housecleaning left to do at this point. The kinds of tasks you ought to be concerned with now are simple ones; making the beds, doing last night's dishes and some light picking up.

¨       Your children can participate by "cleaning" their rooms.

¨       If the season is appropriate, open the windows and let in some fresh air. Stale air isn't appealing, particularly in a home with smokers or pets.

¨       Turn on all the lights for each showing. Select the lighting effects you want for each room. No area of your home should be dark.

¨       Turn off the TV and turn on some light background music.

¨       Keep your thermostat set at a comfortable setting.

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