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Before you put your house on the market-first initial steps!
Your house could sell faster and at a higher price if it shows well!  Potential buyers will get the best impression if your house is clean, light, airy, uncluttered, neat & in good shape-after all, the first impression is usually the only impression. 
Most of us think our homes are in fine shape, but you need to really see it from a buyers' point of view, so here are some things you can do to spruce it up and get the edge up on the competition.  It can mean the difference between a potential sale or a sale on the one down the street.  I have seen cases where the buyer purchases a house that is in excellent shape, uncluttered, clean and looked well cared for rather than a newer home that was even a little larger.  It just showed well and was taken such good care of! 
Here are a few initial steps:
Clean everything.  Cleanliness signals to a buyer that this home has been well cared for and in good repair.  A messy or dirty home signals buyers to wonder how well cared for it is, even if it is an "off day".  Clean windows, clean the tub and shower surrounds and caulk if needed!  Clean the ... more

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