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To get top dollar and sell quickly, you must prepare your home and property so thats it's in top-notch, move-in condition. Take a look at your house as if you were seeing it for the first time. You may not notice crowded closets and untidy flower beds, but potential buyers will. Outside First impressions are hard to break, and the way your home looks from the curb ("street appeal") can make or break the sale. Does it look a little dingy or dull? Give it a face-lift with a good old-fashioned paint job or pwere wash. Keep the grass mowed and the weeds pulled. Trim trees and bushes. Plant flowers to add a touch of color. Replace a weather-beaten mailbox, and add visual interest by positioning rocks and potted plants around it. Remove grease or oil spots in your driveway. Make sure your doorbell works. Repair torn screens. Clean outdoor light fixtures. Repair loose roof shingles and fill cracks in the walk and driveway. And now that you've got the potential buyer out of the car, continue the allure with a friendly front door. Restore its luster with a few coats of varnish or spiff it up with a rich, new accent color. In other words, make your house a showpiece from the curb to the front door. Inside They're ready to open the door. Is your home in order? Start by getting rid of the clutter (don't forget the garage), leaving a blank canvas for buyers to fill in with their own ideas. Clear out closets and cupboards. Remove knickknacks from tables, countertops and bookshelves. Remove all unnecessary furniture to make your rooms seem more spacious. Brighten rooms with a fresh coat of paint. Choose neutral shades of white, off-white, beige or light pastels that will coordinate with most decors. Give your home an open, airy feel by opening the curtains and pulling up the blinds. Turn on as many lights as possible. Kitchens should be absolutely spotless. Pack up all excess kitchen appliances. Clean the oven inside and out. Run a lemon through the garbage disposal for a fresh smell. Make sure all appliances are working. Remove magnets from the refrigerator door. Bathrooms are just as important. Remove stains from bathroom fixtures, repair dripping faucets and polish mirrors. Add sanitizers to toilet bowls and keep lids down. Wash and fluff bathroom rugs, hang fresh towels. Potpourri and scented soaps add a nice fragrance to the air. And as a final touch, appeal to the home buyer's senses by playing soft background music while people tour your home, and baking cookies or bread just before they arrive.   Bill Sauneuf is ready to listen to your concerns and help you find the best answers to all your real estate questions. Whether you're looking to buy or sell, he is ready to help with prompt, professional and courteous service. Please contact Bill via e-mail by clicking on the following: Bill@Sauneuf.com or by telephone at (360)708-2929.

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