Tackle any of these and it will make you feel better and your house show better.
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Do As Your Mom Said!
Have you made your bed yet? This question takes most of us back to our childhood days when our mother would constantly remind us to make our bed. An unmade bed makes a buyer either go through the room very quickly or they retract altogether…
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20 Things That Should NOT be on Your Floors at Your Next Showing
Toys. It doesn’t matter if it belongs to you or your kids. Carpet Stains. It’s worth it to see if the stains will come out. Food. Half eaten is that much worse. Dust Balls. Given enough time dust starts accumulating along your walls. Animal Poop.…
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5 Extras That Buyers Love
Want to add some “wow” next time your house is shown? Here are a few ideas that buyers love! Water Features – For those of you who have a pool with a water feature, it is nice to have it running while your house is…
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Too Many is Too Much!
Buyers get sidetracked when you have a number of pictures around the house, regardless of of their location – on a shelf, a wall or a dresser. Instead of looking at the room they are in, buyers gravitate toward the photos. Sometimes it is to…
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20 Things that Should NOT be at your Front Entrance for Showings
Here’s a list of everyday things that distract or concern prospective buyers as they are coming to your front door. Any newspaper/phone book. If they are wet, it’s even more important that they are gone. Anything with wheels. This includes skateboards, roller skates/blades, scooters and…
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Should Be Seen and Clean
When you property is for sale it is important that people see your countertops, whether they are in the kitchen, bathroom or laundry room. Buyers want to see at how much space your countertops offer. Too much on a countertop and the buyer won’t even…
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What isn’t looking so lively?
It’s important to look around your property when it’s on the market. Walk out to the front, sides and back of your property. This may require that you walk along your sidewalk or street to get a good overview. Look for bushes, plants and shrubs…