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Prepare Your HomeY o u r f s b o H a n d s h a k e G u i d e t o

S e l l i n g F o r S a l e B y O w n e r

OVERVIEW

Interior

Lifespan of household items

De-Clutter

Exterior

MAKE A LASTING IMPRESSION

In real estate, the details matter. Considerupdating or repairing the following items to wowpotential buyers:

Update sink, kitchen and door fixtures, ceiling fans,and light fixtures

Touch up walls, floors and floorboards

Update appliances- Refrigerator, Range/Oven,Microwave, Dishwasher

Typically, home buyers will request a home inspection. as a condition of purchasingthe home. This means the purchase is dependent upon whether any items ofconcern are discovered. A home inspector will look at the condition, and lifespan, ofinterior and exterior household items. Repair or replace worn items prior to listingyour home to reduce the likelihood of delaying, or losing, the sale.

In order to get top dollar on the sale of your home, take the time to makenecessary repairs or improvements. Consider the condition of your home. What items in your home are in need of repair or updating?

PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR SALE

Average LifespanHousehold Item

RoofWindowsHeating & Cooling SystemsWater HeaterHouse/Fence PaintHouse/Fence Stain

30 years20 years15-20 years8-12 years10-15 years3-5 years

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Average Lifespan

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A home's exterior is the first opportunity to make a good impression on potentialhome buyers.  Create a welcoming entry into your home.

Power wash your driveway, walkway, deck and patio Update landscaping Clean gutters Scrub windows Replace mulch Plant trees Plant blooming flowers Mow grass

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Create aninvitingoutdoorspace.

When you're selling your home, it's important to change your mindset regardingyour home (and all the memories attached to it) and instead focus on your homeas an asset. A potential home buyer will want to envision what their life will looklike. For a home owner, this means removing personal pictures, furniture andknickknacks.

De-Clutter & Organize

Pictures, posters, knickknacksPack up items and place in the garage, or better yet, in storage.

Remove all non-essential clothing to open up closet space.

Buyers will want to open and view your home's storage. Be sure toorganize all areas where a buyer will want to look.

Remove all non-essential items from the home.

Minimize Clothing

Organize closets, drawers, cabinets, pantry and refrigerator.

Now that you've prepared your home, the next step is to Market YourHome.

Exterior