You may not realize your home's greatest return on investment when put on the market without preparing it for sale. You don't have to dig deep into your pocketbook to get it ready to sell. There are many fix-ups that cost nothing except a little of your time and elbow grease. These fix-ups can make a difference whether or not your home makes the most of itself. Here are a few tips:
Outdoors
- Keep lawn and shrubs trimmed.
- Fix cracks in the driveway.
- Straighten up things that sag such as the gutter, mailbox, fences.
- Tighten loose door-knobs,oil squeaky doors, and fix doorbells.
- Repair broken window or shutters.
- Clear walkways and driveway of leaves.
Indoor
- Open drapes and shutters to admit as much light as possible.
- Keep sink free of dirty dishes.
- Keep bathroom neat and clean.
- Turn on all lights.
- Repair leaky faucets and toilets.
- Replace burned-out lights bulb.
- Fix any doors that don't open easily.
- Clear stairs and halls
- Reduce any poster,sign,art or family photos to get a spacious look.
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