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Small
Improvements That Sell
With
very little effort, you can transform your house into an above-average
property that is sure to get second looks from buyers.
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Paint
inside and out
Fresh paint is the most cost-effective and profitable
improvement you can make, even if your home doesn't need a new coat.
Paint the interior walls a neutral color and the ceilings white to
make rooms look bigger.
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New
lights
Replace outdated fixtures. This inexpensive
improvement can update old decor that might have discouraged buyers.
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New
flooring
Install new carpet, linoleum, or tile, and refurbish hardwood floors
if needed. Choose a neutral color for new carpeting. New flooring will
increase the market value of your home.
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Planted
landscape
Attractive front and back yards boost the value of any property. Mow
the lawn, trim shrubs, and plant new bedding flowers. Clean up
perennial beds. Plant some trees if the yard is barren, especially in
the front parkway.
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Complete
repairs
Before listing your home for sale, make all minor repairs and catch
up on maintenance. If you've deferred maintenance, get a
professional home
inspection. If the inspection reveals problems,
make the repairs before listing the home. If you don't, the buyer will
probably discount the offer price for more than the cost of repairs or
replacement.
After
you've made basic
repairs,
the task of selling your home boils down to making the house as clean,
clutter-free, and inviting as possible. Now is the time to make cosmetic
improvements: Paint a dingy room, rearrange furniture, hang up artwork, or
freshen your front entrance with flowers
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Front
entrance |
Living
room, family room |
Kitchen |
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Stow away newspapers, magazines, books,
games, toys, and videos
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Mop floor or vacuum rugs
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Vacuum upholstered furniture; wipe down leather or vinyl
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Dust surfaces (including TV screen)
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Sweep fireplace
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Wipe down ceiling fan blades
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Mop
or vacuum floor
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Clean appliances
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Wipe
countertops, cabinets
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Clean sink
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Stow away kitchen sponge and dish towels
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Open
windows
or run fan to remove cooking odors
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Bathrooms |
Bedrooms |
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