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OUTSIDE
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KITCHEN
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Mow the lawn, trim the trees and shrubs away from your house.
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Remove dead plants, flowers & shrubs.
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Put away tools, garbage cans, hoses, toys & building materials.
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Remove window screens while selling your home & keep windows clean.
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Check for broken roof shingles.
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Seal or resurface driveway (if applicable).
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Clear patios or decks of planters, flower pots, charcoal & barbecues.
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Dress up front yard shrubs & lamp posts with fresh mulch.
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Clean your stove & oven
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Repair drips, squeaks or binds in cabinet drawers.
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Discard old food & leftovers from refrigerator.
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Clear refrigerator of messages, pictures & magnets.
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Clear small appliances & cookware from countertop.
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FOYER
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FAMILY ROOM
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Use bright bulb in the foyer light fixture.
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Turn on all lights in evening to welcome potential buyers.
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Clean all light fixtures.
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Fill the house with a fresh scent.
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Spotlessly clean woodwork & carpeting.
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Clear window ledges of all objects to give a nice glimpse inside & out.
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Repaint walls, if necessary, in a neutral color such as antique white.
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Clean fireplace & remove any items in front of it.
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Replace carpet if it has a loud color.
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Remove magazines, books, or toys.
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Create an easy going, relaxed atmosphere.
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LIVING ROOM
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BATHROOMS
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Discard worn furniture & move extras to a storage area.
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Visit a model home to get decorating ideas.
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Clear away all magazines, books & other objects from furniture.
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Take down picture that hide walls. Patch nail holes & paint.
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Add lamps & lighting in dark area.
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Open the curtains.
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Set out some fresh flowers.
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Remove any unnecessary items from the vanity, tub, etc.
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The fixtures, tile & shower curtain should be immaculate.
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Caulk & grout tile. Bleach discolored grout.
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Remove any wall paper that is not "conservative."
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Decorate with towels.
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MASTER BEDROOM
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This is 2nd most important-to-be appealing room.
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Define areas by furniture arrangement. Keep it simple.
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Be sure clothes are hung up.
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Store off-season clothing elsewhere.
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