 Rustic Style Kitchen |  Bright Bedroom |  Large Modern House with Pool |
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 Modern Kitchen |  White Brick House |  Living Room |
 Modern Kitchen |  Buying a House |  Country Style Kitchen |
 Bright Living Room |  White Bedroom |  Modern Kitchen |
INCREASING YOUR HOME'S APPEAL
All you have is 60 seconds.
60 seconds to make a winning first impression.
Here are some simple to significant ways to maximize your home's appeal.
Keep all grass cut and remove all yard clutter
Weed and apply fresh mulch to flower beds
Apply fresh paint to wooden fences
Tighten and clean all door handles
Clean windows inside and out
Powerwash home's exterior
Ensure all gutters and downspouts are firmly attached and functioning
Paint the front door
Buy a new welcome mat
Place potted flowers near the front door
EXTERIOR
INTERIOR
Evaluate the furniture in each room and remove anything that interrupts "the flow" or makes the room appear smaller. Consider renting a storage unit to move items off-site.
Clean and organize cabinets, closets and bookshelves
Clean all light fixtures and ceiling fans
Shampoo carpets
Remove excessive wall hangings and knick-knacks
Repair all plumbing leaks, including faucets and drain traps
Make minor repairs (torn screens, sticking doors, cracked caulking)
Clean or paint walls and ceilings
Replace worn cabinet and door knobs
Fix or replace discolored grout
Rustic Style Kitchen | Bright Bedroom | Large Modern House with Pool |
|---|---|---|
Modern Kitchen | White Brick House | Living Room |
Modern Kitchen | Buying a House | Country Style Kitchen |
Bright Living Room | White Bedroom | Modern Kitchen |
special details for showings
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Turn on all the lights.
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Open all drapes and shutters in the daytime.
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Keep pets secured outdoors.
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Buy new towels for bathrooms.
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Buy new bedding for bedrooms.
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Replace old lamps or lampshades.
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Play quiet background music.
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Light the fireplace or clean out the ashes and light a candelabrum.
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Infuse home with a comforting scent, such as apple spice or vanilla.
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Set the dining room table for a fancy dinner party.
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Vacate the property while it is being shown.