 When selling a house, at one point or another, you will learn that the cosmetic appearance of the house is very important to the buyers—this will affect how fast and how much more you can sell your house for. This however, does not mean that you have to spend a lot —spending some money to fix up certain things will make your property seem a lot more attractive and well maintained.
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A. OUTDOOR |
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Keep it newly painted
Keep the lawn green
Mow the lawn regularly
Clean any drainage system
Make sure all outdoor lights work
Remove all lichen on the roof
Replace any missing roof tiles
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 1. Front door |
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Keep it newly painted
Make sure the door bell works
Shine the door knobs
Oil the metal rails that squeak
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 2. Windows |
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Clean thoroughly and paint
Make sure that all windows open and close easily
Replace any broken pieces
Use water and cleaners to clean
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 3. Driveway |
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Fill any holes
New pavement
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 4. Patio |
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Paint any wooden structure
Make sure all frames or stands are secure
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 5. Garden and yard |
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Trim the bushes and trees
Replace dead plants
Remove all the leaves from ground
Remove weeds from grass
Decorate the yard and garden moderately
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B. INDOOR |
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Keep it newly painted
Maintain newly replaced carpet or floor
Keep it clean and brightly lit
Make sure there is good air circulation at all times
Put away any excess furniture and miscellaneous items
Make sure all switches and lights are working properly
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 1. Kitchen |
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Make sure all water facets, sinks and drainages are draining properly
Make sure all the appliances are working
Make sure all walls and cabinets are free of stains
All sinks are super clean
Remove mildew or any foul odor
Keep the floors and tiles clean
Keep the stoves clean
Organize the storage area, do not let things pile up
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 2. Living Room and Family Room |
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Repair all ceiling and wall damages
Fix any leakages and water marks
Re-paint any wooden structures
Make sure all wallpaper is evenly sealed
Clean any curtains, blinds, or mini blinds
Make sure the room is bright and airy by opening all blinds
Make sure the is at its utmost tidiness
Furniture should be organized and all unnecessary items should be removed
Make sure all windows are easy to open/close
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 3. Dining Room |
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Repair all ceiling and wall damages
Fix any leakages and water marks
Re-paint any wooden structures
Make sure windows are clean and make sure they're easy to open/close
The floor should be spotless and waxed, carpets should be steam washed
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 4. Rooms |
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Repair all ceiling and wall damages
Fix any leakages and water marks
Make sure all windows are washed, working, and ready for show
Room floors should have no loose items
Room beds should be dressed with new sheets
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 5. Bathrooms |
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Wipe off sink area so there is no residue and put away any loose items (ex. toothpaste.)
Any leaking faucets should be repaired before showing the home
Shower curtain should be replaced with a brand new one
Make sure bathrooms have new towels
Make sure the floor is clean
Clean the surfaces of all mirrors
Any damaged tiles should be replaced or fixed
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 6. Door Entrance |
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Make sure light switch is working
Entrance floor should be cleaned off completely
Guests closet should be tidy
Make sure the light in the closet is working
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