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Step 1
Review the exterior. Repair and repaint any damaged siding and trim. Give the exterior a nice, freshened up look. Keep the lawn neat and trim and the flowers, trees, bushes etc. clipped and weeded. Add curb appeal with some flower pots and other decorative elements.
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Step 2
Freshen up the interior by touching up the finishes and decluttering the spaces. Open up curtains and blinds to incorporate views of the yard. Turn on lights to brighten the interior.
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Step 3
Emphasize the strengths of your home. For example, play up a nice kitchen that a family can envision themselves using. Bake some cookies so the aroma lingers in the air and leave the cookies on the counter for potential buyers.
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Step 4
Turn the master bedroom into a romantic retreat. Remember, it's the kitchen and the master suite that sells the house.
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Step 5
Make sure to dust and clean and have fresh flowers out. Also make sure toilet seats are down, the kitty litter is clean and pet dander is removed.
