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Below is a list of things you can do to prepare your home for a real estate showing: | |
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Keep the house brightly lit and drapes open. |
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Have soothing low volume music playing in the background. |
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Use lightly scented sprays or pot-pore to give your home a fresh scent. |
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If you do not like to use sprays, the smell of freshly baked bread is irresistibly welcoming. |
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All floors and carpets should be clean, vacuumed and swept . |
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Make sure that your lawn and garden have been kept up; i.e. weeding, mowing lawn, cutting hedges, etc. |
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Clear driveway and sidewalks of any debris, dirt, or snow/ ice. |
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If it is summer, water your lawn at least one hour before the showing to present a fresh appearance. |
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Keep your pets in an area where they will not be agitated by your new visitors and vice-versa. |
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Clean and repair rain gutters and siding. |
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Check to see if you need paint touch ups inside and outside of your home. |
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Sweep & Clean garage. |
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Do a check to see that any litter is removed from the front and back yard. |
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Turn on air-conditioning or light fireplace. |
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If there are few people in the home, the prospective buyer will feel more comfortable and inclined to stay longer and fully observe your home. |
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Repair any squeaky door hinges or floor planks. |