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"First Impressions" are the "Best Impressions"


What should do before putting your home on the market?

 1. Trim your shrubbery.
 2.  Add color with flowers and potted plants.
 3.  Power wash the front sidewalks and driveway.
 4.  Clean the pine needles from the roof.
 5.  Refinish your front door and polish the hardware.
 6.  Purchase a new door mat that says “Welcome”.
 7.  Clean up after your pets.
 8.  Organize the garage to make the space seem larger.
 9.  Make sure all your light bulbs are working and replace any burnt out ones.
10. Replace old, stained, worn out carpet. If they don’t need replacing have the carpets       professionally steam cleaned.
11. Wipe down the walls. If the walls need more than a thorough cleaning, apply a fresh       coat of paint.
12. Put out “show towels” in the baths.
13. Clear away the items on your sink vanities and store them in the cabinet.
14. Get as much stuff off the floors in your closets as possible. Thin out  your  hanging      clothes. Neaten up Depersonalize your home. Put away family photos, sports       trophies, and your collectibles.
15. Organize your pantry.
16. Remove all the items from the top of your kitchen counters.
17. Remove everything from the top, front, and sides of the refrigerator.
18. Repair or replace any leaky faucets.
19. Make your fireplace the focal point of the room instead of the television.
20. Re-caulk the grout around your shower and bathtubs.
21. Clean your tile grout.
22. Check all the ceilings for water stains. If an active leak exists repair it. If the stain is       from an old repaired leak, repaint the  ceiling.
23. Dust the baseboards. Freshen the air by deodorizing pet area.

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