Nothing Is More Important Than
The First Impression . . .

When you put your property on the market, you want to achieve
the best sales price you can get, and do so within the time-frame that meets your needs. Nothing is more important to most buyers than the first impressions they receive.
 

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  PAINTING—At the top of the list for creating good
 impressions. Inspect interior walls as well as the
 exterior including trim, gutters, downspouts, mailbox,
 etc.

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  YARD—In addition to proper cutting and edging
 of the lawn, trim landscaping and weed flower beds.
 Also check for dead branches in trees and shrubbery
 debris. Store all outdoor lawn equipment and toys.

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  SPRINKLER SYSTEM—Check for defective heads and
 for proper water coverage over entire lawn.

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  FENCE—Repair where necessary and paint or stain
 if needed to give your yard that well-maintained
 appearance.

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  GARAGE—Check garage doors and opener to see if
 they are in good working order. Inspect doors for
 painting or staining. Remove and reorganize garage
 items.

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  DRIVEWAY—Check for grease and oil spots. When
 showing the property, it’s best not to have vehicles
 parked in the driveway.

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  PATIO—Clean patio and arrange outdoor furniture.

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  POOL—Have pool sparking clean. Store equipment
 and chemicals out of the way.

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  ROOF—Check for loose shingles or broken tiles.
 Make sure eaves are cleared of leaves. If mildew has
 occurred, consider professional cleaning.

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  FRONT ENTRANCE—Front door should be clean
 and all trim painted or stained. Check doorbell and
 outside light to see if they are operating properly.

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  AIR-CONDITIONING—Certainly, the air-conditioning
 system must be functioning at top performance, but
 also check for proper draining, install a new filter,
 and clean exterior unit.

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  WALLS—When checking for cleaning and possible
 painting of interior walls, look closely at wallpaper for
 repair or replacement, if needed.

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  DOORS—All interior and exterior doors should be
 cleaned, hardware tightened and oiled for smooth
 opening and closing.

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  CARPETING AND TILE—Steam cleaning is the best
 answer for most carpets. While it’s a hassle to
 rearrange furniture and be disrupted, this is one item
 that can’t wait until after the sale. Also, repair or
 replace damaged tile.

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  WINDOWS—Repair or replace all broken windows or
 screens. All windows must be cleaned to show the
 home at its best. Check blinds and draperies for
 cleanliness.

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  ELECTRICAL—Repair all switches and outlets that are
 not working. Good lighting through adequate wattage
 in garage, hallways, and closets will brighten up your
 home.

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  PLUMBING—Leaking faucets always raise questions
 about plumbing. Clean stains from stainless steel
 sinks and check enamel for repair.

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  APPLIANCES—All appliances should be in good
 working order and CLEAN. In particular, oven and
 stove top, refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave.

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  KITCHEN—A bright, cheerful kitchen is a must.
 Clean all surfaces, check for loose knobs or sticky
 drawers, clean exhaust hood and organize drawers
 and cabinets.

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  BATHROOMS—Clean mirrors, shower doors,
 curtains, tub caulking, and flooring. Just when you
 decide to clean the bathroom “later” is when the
 prospective buyer rings your doorbell.