Getting Your Property
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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. |
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About United Country
United Country Real
Estate is the largest fully
integrated franchise network of
conventional real estate and
auction
real estate professionals in the
United States. Based in Kansas City,
Mo., the company has been an
innovator in real estate marketing
since 1925.
United Country supports
nearly 675 offices across the U.S.
and
in Costa Rica with a unique,
comprehensive marketing program that
includes one of the largest
portfolios of property marketing web
sites (more than 1,000 separate
sites), seven proprietary real
estate catalogs with a cumulative
distribution of 1.5 million, an
extensive, current buyer database
and national advertising of
properties to more than 90 million
potential buyer prospects a
week. United Country has been
recognized by Dun and Bradstreet’s AllBusiness.com as the top U.S. real
estate franchise, the Wall Street
Journal as a top 1
percent franchise
and Entrepreneur Magazine's
Franchise 500® as a top
100 global franchise.
NATIONAL
HEADQUARTERS
2820 NW Barry Road, Kansas City, MO
64154
816-420-6200 www.unitedcountry.com |
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