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Preparing your home for sale:
How much should be done before you put your home on the market? In most cases not much. If you have made the decision to sell it is usually not a good idea to invest much more money into your home. It is recommended to make any low cost cosmetic improvements. Touch up painting, carpet cleaning, clutter removal are all good ways to increase the value of your home with out risking the loss of additional investment. The Market Depending upon your local market it is usually a good idea to put your home on the market right away. Usually the buyer's who are here today may not be here tomorrow. Many times improvements or changes you would have made may not be wanted by a potential buyer. 10 Low Cost Steps to Help Improve your Homes Marketability: 1) Clean up clutter. Pack away all items that you do not use every day 2) Touch up paint, especially the front door. 3) Keep the carpets and floors clean. 4) Light candles or spray a disinfectant to help keep the home smelling nice. 5) Bring pets to a neighbor or family member while your home is for sale. 6) Turn all lights on when there is a showing. 7) When buyer's come to view your home with their agent let them view the home by themselves. Most buyer's are not comfortable visiting your home and will appreciate the space and freedom you give them 8) Be sure that your lawn is well kept, mowed and watered. 9) Play some light music when there is a showing. 10) If you have a pool keep it sparkling clean
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