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12 Steps To Sell Your Home

1. Make the Most of that First Impression
   A well-manicured lawn, neatly trimmed shrubs and a clutter-free porch welcome prospects. So does a freshly painted - or at least freshly scrubbed - front door. If it's autumn, rake the leaves. If it's winter, shovel the walkways. The fewer obstacles between prospects and the true appeal of your home, the better.
2. Invest a Few Hours for Future Dividends
   Here's your chance to clean up in real estate. Clean up the living room, the bathroom, the kitchen. If your woodwork is scuffed or the paint is fading, consider some minor redecoration. Fresh wallpaper adds charm and value to your property. Prospects would rather see how great your home really looks than hear how great it COULD look, "with a little work."
3. Check Faucets and Bulbs
   Dripping water rattles the nerves, discolours sinks and suggests faulty or worn-out plumbing. Burned out bulbs leave prospects in the dark. Don't let little problems detract from what's right with your home.
4. Make Room for Space
   Remember, potential buyers are looking for more than just comfortable living space. They're looking for storage space too. Make sure your attic and basement are clean and free of unnecessary items.
5. Consider Your Closets
   The better organized a closet, the larger it appears. Now's the time to box up those unwanted clothes and donate them to charity.
6. Make Your Bathrooms Sparkle
   Bathrooms sell homes, so let them shine. Check and repair damaged or unsightly caulking in the tubs and showers. For added allure, display your best towels, mats and shower curtains.
7. Create Dream Bedrooms
   Wake-up prospects to the cozy comforts of your bedrooms. For a spacious look, get rid of excess furniture.
8. Open up in the Daytime
   Let the sun shine in! Pull back your curtains and drapes so prospects can see how bright and cheery your home is.
9. Lighten up at Night
   Turn on the excitement by turning on all your lights - both inside and outside - when showing your home in the evening. Lights add color and warmth, and make prospects feel welcome.
10. Watch Your Pets
    Dogs and cats are great companions, but not when you're showing your home. Pets have a talent for getting underfoot. Do everybody a favour: keep Kitty and Spot outside, or at least out of the way.
11. Relax
    If you must be present at the time of your showing, be friendly, but don't try to force conversation. Prospects want to view your home with a minimum of distraction.
12. Help Your Agent
    Your REALTOR will have an easier time selling your home if showings are scheduled through our office. You'll appreciate the results!