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Getting
the House Ready to Sell
Windows
and Doors
Check all of your windows to make sure
they open and close easily. If not, a spray of WD40 often helps. Make
sure there are no cracked or broken windowpanes. If there are, replace
them before you begin showing your home.
Do the same things with the doors –
make sure they open and close properly, without creaking. If they do, a
shot of WD40 on the hinges usually makes the creak go away. Be sure the
doorknobs turn easily, and that they are cleaned and polished to look
sharp. As buyers go from room to room, someone opens each door and you
want to do everything necessary to create a positive impression.
Odor
Control
For those who smoke, you might want to
minimize smoking indoors while trying to sell your home. Actually, it is
best to move smoking outside. You could also
purchase an ozone spray that helps to remove odors without creating a
masking odor.
Apologies
to pet owners, but pets come with odors. You may
have become used to them, but they are immediately
noticeable to those with more finely tuned olfactory
senses.
For those
with cats, be sure to empty kitty litter boxes daily and
use plenty of baking soda. For dog owners, keep the
dog outdoors as much as possible, even those adorable
lovable little dogs. You might also try sprinkling carpet
freshener on the carpet on a periodic basis.
copyright 2000 by Terry
Light and RealEstate ABC, revised 2002
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