25 Tips To Sell Quicker And Make More Money

Before a buyer prospect sees your real estate, scan this list of home improvements and identify any that will apply. These are diamonds of information that will enhance your investment. Consider them as ways to make money rather than chores to do. From the garage door to the back yard, make your house shine. In the buyers eyes, a sparkling house is better than a low interest loan. This will put money in your pocket.

1. Clean and trim the yard. Clean flower beds. Rake leaves.
2. Sweep all concrete and paved areas.
3. Discard old or broken lawn furniture, flower pots, baskets.
4. Re-paint or re-stain lawn furniture.
5. Repair and re-paint fences, decks, doors and screen doors.
6. Remove debris from around house that might harbor pests.
7. Replace rotten exterior wood and paint as needed.
8. Replace torn/missing window screens and broken windows.
9. Service heating and air condition units. Keep paid receipt.
10. List 12 month averages, month by month, of all utilities.
11. Clean garage and storage areas. Paint as necessary.
12. Check water heater for proper venting/safety valve exit.
13. Verify appliances that stay with house work properly.
14. Check plumbing-drains, valves, tubs, showers, commodes.
15. Remove excess THINGS in house so rooms appear larger.
16. Kitchens/baths are high priority - KEEP THEM CLEAN!
17. Clean carpets and vinyl floors. Replace if needed.
18. Deoderize house to remove unpleasant odors.
19. Clean closets. Organize to show off storage space.
20. Clean, repair and repaint walls and woodwork as needed.
21. Clean ashes/soot from fireplace.
22. Clean A/C return air grill and/or paint.
23. Clean or paint ceiling as necessary.
24. Make sure all light bulbs work and rooms are bright.
25. Clean attic or other storage areas.

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