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10 Tips to Sell Your Home Quickly
By Ann Smith
When you decide to sell, you want it to happen quickly. So, what can you do to make the process faster? Simply follow these tips to give a great first impression…because first impressions do count.
1. Curb appeal – look at the outside of your home as if it’s the first time you’ve seen it. Re-paint the front door. Fix broken steps or walkways. Tidy flowerbeds. Cut the grass/shovel snow. Clean eaves troughs. Place a large planter by the front door.
2. Clear the front hall. Footwear and jackets should be stored out of sight. Check the walls for dirt or scuff marks.
3. De-clutter! That means removing knick knacks and collectibles, family photos, and other items that take up space.
4. Always be prepared – the entire house should be tidy, dusted, and vacuumed for last minute showings.
5. Make your kitchen sparkle – clear the counters, remove dish towels from view, and shine the taps and sink. And don’t forget to remove finger prints from appliances and cupboards.
6. Spend extra time in the bathroom. Check taps, mirrors, floors, shower doors/curtains, walls, etc.
7. Everyone checks the closets. Remove extra clothing to make closets seem larger. Fold everything in the linen closet – a neat closet shows that a home has been well taken care of.
8. Create open spaces – this is a good time to hold a garage sale or put extra furniture in storage.
9. Make sure your home is well lit. Open the curtains, wash the windows, and if necessary, add extra lighting to brighten the space.
Eliminate odors – nobody likes a stinky home. Think of cooking smells, cigarette smoke, garbage, diapers, and pet odors. A fresh smelling home gives the impression of a well-kept home. 
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