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So how can we improve the look of your home in 2 days, improve it enough to have buyers waiting at your door ? Both the inside and the outside of your home are important but remember that the outside of your home creates the buyer's first impression but it's the inside which has to really impress any potential buyer. Your home must be perfect-shining, sparkling clean, neat,spacious, perfect. You may be selling your home through an auction but be ready for viewings. Clutter is one of the biggest reasons why homes don't sell. In order for your home to be seen in its best light you must create space-you must de-clutter. Get rid of lots of ornaments, of family photos on display, of clothes draped everywhere,of children's toys. If you need to when you have viewings send the children or the family pets to a friends or neighbors. Do anything you can to ensure that your potential buyer is focussed purely on your home. * Light colored walls with bright lights make your rooms look larger. If you have any darkly painted walls, you may want to consider painting with a white or off-white paint. Increase the number of watts of the light bulbs in your home. All walls should be painted neutral. Do not, repeat do not paint using very bright or garish colors. If you do take your home off the market- you're reducing the chances of selling. * If you have carpet, replace it if its stained or worn.. If replacing the carpet is not necessary, clean it thoroughly. Make sure to polish and clean all windows and mirrors. * Give your stove and oven a thorough cleaning. Clean the oven and the drip pans under each burner. Make sure to remove all grease and dirt build-up. Polish the shine on the outside of the stove and oven. Clean your refrigerator and any other appliances including the dishwasher. Work it until it shines! * Clean all the window treatments, including the blinds, and clean all the fingerprints around the doorknobs and light switches. Make sure to clean the wall around your wastebaskets, especially the one in the kitchen. De-clutter and clean your kitchen countertops.Make sure that they sparkle and that there's nothing out of place.Reduce the number of things you have in your cabinets not only in the kitchen but right through your home. Now de-clutter again. Make sure clothes hang neatly in your closets, do not overcrowd and when possible move some items of clothing from the shelves, off the floor and into storage. Clean and de-clutter your attic space,your garage, and your basement. * If the FSBO home has any leaks, rattles, or squeaks, this gives the impression the home needs a lot of work done on it, so do everything you can to eliminate them. If your stairs, steps or banisters are loose, tighten them. Repair any water leaks and eliminate any signs of water damage, such as painting over the water stains . You may want to clean and replace all the caulking in your home. Make sure to repair any doors or windows so they will open correctly. Tighten any loose nuts, screws or bolts, especially on the light switches, doorknobs, and cabinet hinges. Any loose molding needs to be tacked down. If you have pets or young children your home may have odors. Ask a friendly neighbor to check as you will have become accustomed to them. Make your home smell fresh and clean.Try aromatherapy oils not artificial chemical air fresheners.
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