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| General
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Before allowing potential buyers into
your home you must first consider the following. Although we are
constantly informed that buyers should not be distracted by the
decor not being to their taste etc. there are a few little touches
which may make them feel more "at home".
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| First
Impressions |
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The outside of your home is very
important as this will give home buyers the first impression of your
property. Below are a few suggestions to help you show your home off
to it's best advantage:
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Trim all shrubs and mow and edge the
lawns, weeding all flower beds.
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Make sure the walk and/or driveway
are in a good state of repair, removing any debris on the driveway.
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Check the state of the porch and
steps if applicable. Clean the porch light and any steps taking you
into the house.
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Paint, front, sides and back of
house, including the front door. A fresh coat of paint could really
bring your property to life.
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Make certain that the roof, gutters,
downspouts are all in a good state of repair.
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Clean/paint/repair garage - dispose
of what you don't intend to keep.
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| The
grand tour |
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As with the outside of the house it
is a good idea to paint where necessary.
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Clean/polish all windows and floors.
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Replace burned out light bulbs and
brighten lighting with more powerful bulbs
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Make sure doors, windows are
operating freely - lubricate with wax if necessary
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Fix light switches and squeaking
floors.
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Repair/repaint cracked walls and/or
ceilings.
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Fix dripping taps, clear clogged
drains, clean fireplace.
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Straighten all cupboards and
wardrobes
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Use room deodorants to remove
mustiness
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Vacuum/shampoo rugs
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Clean/polish heating elements -
furnace, boiler etc.
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Neaten up, throw away what you're not
going to move
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| Finishing
touches |
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The smell of freshly baked bread or
coffee will fill the house with a warm homely aroma.
Displaying fresh flowers in your home
will not only look and smell nice but they will show that you take a
pride in your home and look after it.
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Now you know, why not sell with
your property with ITL
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