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Home Preparation
Start From the Outside, and Work Your Way In
Don't underestimate the importance of drive-up appeal. A well
manicured lawn, neatly trimmed shrubs and a clean walkway all
help make a good first impression. Also, repair or replace damaged
screens, glass panes, door hardware and other outdoor fixtures.
Invest In Paint
Paint livens up a dingy room and makes it fresh and more appealing.
Use soothing colors like white or other neutral tones.
Invite Sunshine
Open your curtains, shades or drapes to let in the sun and brighten
the room. Washing windows inside and out will add a sparkle
to your room. Also, turn on lamps or accent lighting and replace
missing light bulbs. This helps to make the room more inviting.
Mend Minor Flaws
Check squeaky and hard-to-open windows, doors, door knobs, drawers
and sliding glass doors for ease of operation and provide adjustments
or lubrication as necessary. Make sure all your plumbing is
in working order, too. And always clean rust and soiled spots,
empty trash baskets and deodorize pet and smoking areas.
Decorative Kitchens Can Sell A Home
Create a comfortable atmosphere in the kitchen with colorful
curtains, cup towels and place mats. Clear countertops of appliances
and add green plants or bowls of fruit. Remember, prospective
buyers will look inside cabinets, so make space in cabinets
and clean inside and out.
Blend Color And Convenience In Bathrooms
Remove clutter from bathroom vanities and cabinets. Be sure
to scrub the sinks, tub, shower, and polish mirrors and chrome.
Always clean the floors and walls, and deodorize the area. Put
out nice towels, and add some scented soaps or candle.
Living And Dining Areas Reveal Interests
Arrange your living- and dinning-room furniture to create an
open friendly effect. Straighten cluttered bookshelves and discard
excess papers. Clean all the carpets, and polish the furniture
and hardwood floors. By adding a few logs in the fireplace,
and magazines, books and flowers to the coffee table, you'll
portray an inviting and well-maintained home.
Family Rooms Are For Relaxation
In family rooms, you should store games and sports equipment
or arrange them in attractive containers. Your goal is to eliminate
the clutter. Turn off all entertainment units and play soft
relaxing music. Place furniture in conversational groups, and
showcase books and magazines on tables or shelves.
Bedrooms Must Invite Rest And Peace
Avoid a crowded look in the bedroom by removing excess furniture
and unnecessary items -- keeping the room light and bright.
Attractive, clean and crisp bed linens, with decorative pillows
and shams, are important to help add peace and tranquillity
to the room. Arrange nightstands to display books, plants and
family photos.
Value Goes From Top To Bottom
Permit visitors to see the value of your property from the attic
to the basement and through the garage. Remove unnecessary artifacts,
and neatly arrange stored boxes and cartons. Darker spaces may
be lightened with new paint or additional lights in room and
for stairs.
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