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Touching up your home
can hike sale price
Now that you have decided to join the ranks of many homeowners who
have placed their homes on the market, there are dozens of things
you can do to make yours more attractive than those of the competition.
Many are inexpensive, easy improvements that also will help you
net top dollar in return. Because first impressions usually are
the most lasting, start outside with curb appeal. Make the front
so fresh and inviting that your house literally forces prospects
to come inside and see more.
* Walks and driveways should be clear of grass cuttings in warm
weather or snow and ice in the winter. Shaggy shrubs should be trimmed
and lawn cut neatly and free of fallen leaves and litter. Dead shrubs
should be removed and, if possible, replaced.
* If you have a garage, keep the door closed. And if it's full of
everything from garden equipment to junk, put everything you need
or want in its place and throw out the rest. You'll do this when
you move anyway, so do it now and show an uncluttered, roomy garage.
* Wash the windows so they sparkle as they do in a television commercial,
and replace broken window panes and torn screens.
* The front door should look impressive so paint it if you must.
Also, touch up the rough spots on the house and gutters and paint
if they need it. You might even consider adding shutters if you
don't already have them.
* If the entire exterior of the home needs a paint job, spring for
it. New paint may not add much value, but old paint detracts from
eye appeal. |
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