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Have the exterior power washed. |
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Make the front entrance inviting. Paint the
front door, if necessary. |
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Plant some flowers or put some flower pots on your
front porch. |
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Clear away the clutter. Store things in your attic
or rent a storage space, if necessary. |
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Clean the house thoroughly. Consider hiring
a weekly cleaning service during the time your home is on the market. |
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Freshen the appearance of rooms. Touch up
worn paint. |
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Arrange furniture for spaciousness. |
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Do all you can to reduce odors. If possible,
keep pets in the garage or outside during showings. |
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Perform minor repairs, if necessary. Replace
rotten siding, etc. |
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Replace outdated light fixtures. |
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Polish cabinet hardware. |
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Clean the carpeting. |
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Clean the garage and/or basement. |
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Consider repainting the interior with neutral colors. |