Ruth and I again wish to thank you and Linda for all of your assistance - and forbearance - in the purchase of our new home. We could not have done it without your help - in many more ways than the obvious. As I mentioned, Linda is certainly indispensable and is surely a valuable asset to you and your colleagues. We very much hope that we will see you "around town" from time to time.
Stuart and Ruth Brahs, 2008
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The better your home looks, the faster it should sell. |
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| Curb Appeal | |||
| Mow lawn or shovel snow | |||
| Trim hedges and shrubs | |||
| Weed gardens | |||
| Clear litter and debris | |||
| Repair soffits, eaves and troughs | |||
| Touch up exterior paint | |||
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Tip # 1. First impressions count. House hunters may drive by your home to decide whether they want to schedule a tour. |
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| Maintenance | |||
| Oil squeaky doors | |||
| Replace torn window screens | |||
| Repair leaking faucets/toilet | |||
| Remove mildew stains from bathroom | |||
| Repair and repaint damaged wall surfaces | |||
| Replace peeling wallpaper | |||
| Replace burnt-out lightbulbs | |||
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Tip #2: Find out what needs attention: open every door and window, turn on every faucet. |
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| Cut the Clutter | |||
| Clear kitchen counters and stove | |||
| Organize kitchen cupboards | |||
| Tidy up closets | |||
| Remove old mail, newspapers, magazines | |||
| Consider storing some furniture | |||
| Reduce or eliminate knick-knacks, collectibles, refrigerator magnets, etc. | |||
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Tip #3 : Put away family photos and mementos. Buyers want to picture their own belongings in the house. |
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| Clean and Shine | |||
| Clean and freshen the bathrooms | |||
| Clean appliances inside and out | |||
| Remove fingerprints from doors and walls | |||
| Dust baseboards, paneling | |||
| Vacuum furnishings, curtains | |||
| Make all beds | |||
| Wash the dishes and put them away | |||
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Tip #4: Try and keep your house spotless -- you never know when
a buyer will want to drop by. |
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Show and Sell
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| Light the fireplace or turn on the air conditioning | |||
| Open curtains during the day | |||
| Turn on all the lights | |||
| Play quiet classical music | |||
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Tip #5: Take valuables with you during showings, or store in a |
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