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Sell Your Home

Here we've included some information to help during the sale of your home.

The condition of your home's exterior is most important when it comes to buyer appeal.

House number should be easy to read
Lights on timers to ensure house is lit up after sunset
Eaves troughs, and down spouts in good repair
Garage/car port clean and tidy
Litter picked up
Cracked or broken window panes replaced
Doorbell and door hardware in good repair
Touch up trim paint on doors, window frames, fascia, etc.
Mow, edge and weed the lawn frequently until the home is sold.
Overgrown shrubbery should be cut back to show as much of the exterior as possible.
A low-cost investment in seasonal flowers or ground cover will add a personal touch.
Inspect the roof for necessary repairs and any visible broken shingles or tiles.
Stucco water stains can be repaired using a mild bleaching agent.
Fences should be mended and painted.
Wash all windows inside and outside.

Warm and welcoming!

Lights should be on and drapes should be left open during daylight
Heat set at a comfortable temperature
Fresh flowers/plants in various rooms
Chipped plaster and paint touched up and repaired
Doors and cupboards properly closed
Leaky taps and toilets repaired
Burned out light bulbs replaced
Squeaky doors oiled
Mirrors, fixtures, and taps cleaned and polished
Seals around tubs and basins in good repair
Floors cleaned, garbage containers emptied
Inside of closets and cupboards neat and tidy
Valuable property, out of reach, out of sight, or locked away
Pets absent, where possible, or contained during showings
All torn screens should be repaired or replaced.
Avoid repainting the entire house unless current colors are very loud or offbeat.
White or light pastels are the easiest to work with and they make your rooms look larger.
Fireplace lit in cooler weather
Air conditioner turned on in warm weather
Countertops neat and polished
Appliances cleaned