Sell or Lease your Home

Ila's 12-Point Program For Adding Value

1. You never get a second chance to make a good first impression. Start with your lawn - the first thing that prospective buyers see. Fertilizer is needed, and always keep your lawn trimmed and edged. During winter, keep snow and ice removed from sidewalks and steps.
2. Your front door welcomes the prospects , so always make sure that it is clean and painted, if needed. A seasonal door decoration adds a warm,inviting touch.
3. Decorating helps assure top dollar and quick sale. Faded walls and scratched woodwork reduce appeal.
4. Clean windows show the bright side of your home. By opening draperies and curtains, you highlight your walls and ceilings, letting the prospective buyers see how cheerful your home can be.
5. A clean kitchen is a must. Many buyers judge the housekeeping by the oven and the stove. Use your favorite oven cleaner until the oven shines.Clean the interior of your dishwasher, removing stains, especially on the door. Clean out your kitchen cabinets and pack away items not needed. Counter tops should be clean and free of clutter. Baking soda is good for removing stains on formic a, and it will not mar the finish.
6. Sparkling bathrooms help sell your home, so repair caulking in bathtubs and showers. Shower doors, ceramic tile and grouting should be clean and free of soap film. Fixtures should be polished and free of water marks. If there's a window in your bathroom, open it and let the fresh air in.
7. Avoid cluttered appearances by removing excess furniture and other items that you seldom use. Keep newspapers, toys, and other articles picked up.Clear stairways are essential. Objects on any stairway are dangerous.
8. Make closets look larger by removing or packing items that can be stored elsewhere. Neat, well-organized closets show that there is ample space.
9. From top to bottom , display the full value of laundry, basement, or attic space by removing all unnecessary articles. Dark, dull walls are easily brightened with a coat of paint.
10. Check major appliances. Change the filter on the furnace. A little oil corrects noisy attic or appliance fans. Be sure to clean the exterior of the water heater, furnace and other appliances that will be seen by prospective buyers.
11. Repairs are required if closet doors are off their tracks, doorknobs are loose,screen doors don't close, faucets are dripping, or floor or ceiling molding is cracked. Minor flaws in your house suggest neglect to the prospect. Have them fixed so you can get top dollar for your house.
12. Night appointments. Remember to turn on the porch light and any other outside lights that highlight your property when showing the house after dark.Also, have the house well lit throughout when the hour of appointment nears.

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