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A Few More Ideas... If you have limited counter space in the kitchen be sure to keep unnecessary items put away. Keep children’s toys out of the front yard and off the sidewalks and front porch. Get the teenagers and children to understand the importance of keeping the house looking good while it is on the market. Take down the posters until the house is sold. Recognize the difference between decorator touches and clutter or sterility. Clean the ashes out of the fireplace during the season that it isn’t being used. Keep the television turned off while the house is being shown. Make sure that the pull-down staircase is screwed together and strong enough to be used safely. Be sure there is a light in the attic. If you don’t have time for a garage sale, consider donating things to charity. Make a list of all the items and their estimated value, and be sure to get a receipt. The donation is tax deductible and may be worth more to you than the time and effort you’d put into a garage sale. The pool needs to be sparkling and free of leaves. Don’t volunteer information to prospective buyers. If they ask you a question, answer it truthfully. Tell your friends that your home is for sale. You never know where the buyer will come from. Are you willing to go the extra mile?
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Mike Burns, CRS, GRI, REALTOR® |
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