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If you want to get the best price possible when selling your home , it is very important to make sure that it is appealing to potential buyers. Fix up the following areas for an easy, quick sale:
- Repaint walls in rooms that have high visibility (kitchen, baths and living areas).
- Choose a neutral paint color scheme.
- Refinish wood floors.
- Have carpet professionally cleaned or replaced with a neutral colored carpet.
- Replace or repair loose cabinet hardware.
- Fix leaks in ceilings and walls.
- Put magazines in decorative baskets. Weed out those you don't need.
- Keep bills and personal papers organized and out-of-sight.
- Replace worn kitchen countertops with new, clean, neutral colored materials.
- Replace worn or outdated vinyl flooring.
- Clean ceramic tiles and re-grout if necessary.
- Reduce the number of personal items and clutter (memorabilia, keepsakes, awards etc.) in each room, to make the house seem cleaner.
- Keep children's toys organized and in one area.
- Replace broken, dirty or outdated blinds and curtains.
- Clean closets and put items in plastic storage containers.
- Clean and organize basement.
- Clean and organize attic and storage spaces.
- Make sure all appliances are clean and in working order.
- Replace all burned-out light bulbs.
- Clean all light fixtures and ceiling fans.
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