Report # 3 - 28 Secrets to Improve your
Home's Value & Help it Sell Quickly!

• Let's Make a Good First Impression. The first thing a potential buyer sees is the exterior of your home. A freshly manicured landscape will ensure the first impression is a good one.
  
  
• A Little Work Can Make A Lot of Difference. Fixing leaky faucets, a coat of paint or new wall paper will not only increase the chance of selling your home; it could increase the price as well.
  




• Bigger is Better. Removing unnecessary articles from the basement, attic and closet will show the perspective buyer just how much space your home really has.
  
  
• Show the Whole House. Be sure all of the rooms in the house look the best they can. For a dull, dark room, a coat of paint will be a valuable asset. Don't forget the basement, give it the same consideration.
  
  
• Ensure Buyer's Safety. Make it a point to check that all passage and stairways are clear of all obstacles.
  
  
• Closet Space Can Sell Your Home. Large closets are an important selling feature. Be sure they are uncluttered, well organized and neat.
  
  
• The Key to Bedrooms Fresh and Clean! Freshly laundered, bright, cheerful curtains and bedspread will leave a good impression.
  
  
• Buyers Are Not Walking on Water. Be sure the carpets and floors are always kept clean. Professional steam cleaning may improve your chance of selling.
  
  
• Resurface the driveway and redo the walk so your home makes the right "cared-for" first impression.
  
  
• Install a new front door with brass fixtures to make your entry welcoming then paint or stain the door surround.
  
  
• Replace the garage door and install an automatic opener.
  
  
• Put in a new flower bed, green up the lawn, and replace any overgrown buses in front.
  
  
• Power wash your siding and deck, and repaint the trim or, if needed, the whole house.
  
  
• Consider sought-after double or triple-pane windows or storm windows and doors that keep the temperature indoors comfortable all year round.
  
  
• Install or upgrade porch and pole light fixtures to give your home a touch of elegance.
  




• Redo the roof and gutters to guard against hidden leaks.
  
  
• Repaint all interior walls using a neutral color to make the whole house shine.
  
  
• Install new carpeting and vinyl or ceramic flooring.
  
  
• Refinish wood floors to give that "new house" look.
  
  
• Hang new chandeliers, recessed or track lighting to make pleasant rooms brilliant.
  
  
• Keep things cool with attractive ceiling fans.
  
  
• Add elegance by replacing switch and outlet plates and register vents with shiny brass ones.
  
  
• Make over the kitchen, new counter tops, and appliances will help it sell. Today's buyers want a disposal and dishwasher, consider replacing or refacing cabinets to bring them up to date.
  
  
• Replace bathroom lighting, toilet seats, medicine cabinets and bathroom hardware to bring a sparkle that goes beyond clean.
  
  
• Update your home's energy efficiency, possibly with new furnace or additional insulation and new weather stripping so it cost less to operate.
  
  
• Install cable TV lines and an extra phone line to the best room for a home office - even if you don't need them - to upgrade your home's electronic capabilities.
  
  
• Reorganize and add closet shelves to make closets function better and appear more spacious.
  
  
• Improve the look of the home with new living room sofa or family room furniture you planned for the new house to improve the look of the home you'll be selling.
  

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