When selling your house little things could mean a lot:
You won't recoup the cost of a swimming pool, or a finished basement when you sell your home. Improvements in kitchens and bathrooms, however, do raise value.
Other than remodeling, here are some inexpensive ways to make a home attractive, according to high-producing real estate agents.
1. Paint the front entrance and put geraniums by the door.
2. Remove some furniture from cluttered rooms.
3. Take half the stuff out of the closets and put half of the counter-top clutter somewhere else.
4. Clean the house, especially the windows.
5. Tighten loose knobs, faucets.
6. Make sure lights and doorbells work.
Just before your agent shows the house, close the garage door, put away all toys and clutter, turn on all the lights.
Use an air freshener unless the place smells of fresh bread or cookies (I'm hungry). Turn appliances off except for soft music.
Then leave and take Aunt Mary and the kids with you. Don't forget to take the dog or cat with you too!
If there is anything I'm missing please let me know, I have some homeowners I'm trying to help.
Maria Suzette Smith
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