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Before You Sell -- Tips to Help You Sell Your Home Faster
Before You Sell: Tips to Help You Sell Your Home Faster
Outside
- Mow and water the lawn.
- Trim trees and plant flowers.
- Store all bikes, toys and equipment out of sight.
- Paint or touch-up the outside of the house.
- Put potted flowers in the front.
Inside
- Get rid of unnecessary furniture.
- Clean closets and clear off countertops.
- Scrub all tile floors.
- Clean all carpets.
- Clean all windows and mirrors.
- Clean stains in all sinks and tubs.
Fix-It
- Fix leaky faucets.
- Replace missing door or cabinet handles.
- Fix or replace broken appliances.
- Replace broken tiles in bathroom or kitchen.
- Paint if necessary.
- Discuss major repairs with your Sales Associate.
Freshen Up
- Stop smoking in the house.
- Bathe pets and clean out litter boxes.
- Empty all trash, recycle bins, etc.
- Dry-clean drapes and shampoo carpets.
- Use baking soda boxes in smell-prone areas.
- Place flowers, potpourri or air fresheners around the house.
Ask a "buyer"
- Invite a friend to walk through your home like a buyer would. Get their opinion on whether or not it's inviting, clean and well-maintained. Make any changes they suggest.
About Coldwell Banker®
Since 1906, the Coldwell Banker® organization has been a premier
full-service real estate provider.
The Coldwell Banker System has approximately 3,500 residential real estate offices
and approximately 100,000 sales associates in 47 countries and territories. The Coldwell Banker System is a leader in
the industry in residential and commercial real estate, and in niche markets such as resort, new home and
luxury property through its Coldwell Banker Previews International®
division.
Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and
relocation services. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate
LLC.
Each office is independently owned and operated.
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