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The key to selling your home quickly and at the right price is in preparing it appropriately. Here are some tips to help you get started.
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Give home a thorough cleaning.
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Oil door hinges, tighten door knobs
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Have carpets professionally cleaned, or replaced if damaged.
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Repair dripping faucets and leaky toilets.
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Replace all burned out light bulbs.
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Repair defective light switch.
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Get rid of clutter both inside and out.
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Cut and edge grass.
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Trim hedges and weed gardens.
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Paint, fix or wash railings, steps, storm windows, screens and doors.
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Cleanout the gutters.
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Wash the windows.
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Tidy up the garage.
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Paint, wash and fix garage doors and windows.
Here are some helpful tips for showing your home.
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Keep pets out of the house. Either take them with you or keep them penned in the yard or garage.
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Put away items in the yard like garden tools, bicycles and toys.
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Make sure your home is well lit.
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Remove clutter from tables and shelves. Less clutter creates the illusion of a larger space.
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Keep money, prescription drugs, and other valuables, out of view.
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Add a ground up lemon to the garbage disposal to give the kitchen a fresh smell.
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Open shades and curtains to let in light.
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Light a fire in the fireplace to create a comfortable ambiance.
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Keep radios and TVs off, or on a low volume.
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