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Helpful Tips for Home Sellers

• Think like a buyer, If it needs repaired, fix it.
• Touch up paint, especially on the front door.
• Check walls for loose wallpaper.
• Clean windows inside and out.
• Clean all carpets, linoleum, tile and wood floors.
• Clean all cabinets, with wood cleaner if possible.
• Clean light fixtures.
• Replace light bulbs as needed.
• Increase bulb wattage in dark areas

• Re-arrange the furniture to make home appear as large as possible.
• Consider removing items that take up a lot of space.
• Pack up collectibles to protect them and give rooms a less cluttered feel. (Stack them neatly against the wall in garage).
• Empty closets of off-season clothing, leave as few items on the floors or shelves as possible.
• Use light to create space, open all drapes.

• A clean house creates a positive image in the buyers mind.
• Be aware of cooking odors, pets, garbage, etc.
• Note cinnamon, fresh flowers, and bread baking has been shown to create a pleasant mood.
• Add flowers on porch and deck.
• Make sure locks are working properly
• Invest in a new "Welcome Mat"
• Keep the yard mowed and raked, clear driveway of any bikes, toys, hoses, garbage cans, etc.

• Talk to a lender and get pre-approved. This will speed up the home buying process and give more leverage in negotiating contracts. This way the seller has the guarantee that you can afford the home.

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Michelle Parsley
CRS / GRI 

Bill Parsley office manager