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Ready to sell your home but not sure how to get it ready for the market? Here are a few tips to help you get started!

 

Declutter
- Rid the entryways and mud rooms of extra coats, bags, and boots

- Keep countertops clear

- Straighten kitchen and bathroom cabinets

 

Clean Like You’ve Never Cleaned Before

- Clean windowsills

- Dust shelves

- Wipe down mirrors

- Clean the corners of the ceiling and baseboards

 

Up the Curb Appeal

- Pressure wash the siding, deck, and driveway

- Mow the lawn and get rid of weeds

- Trim tree limbs away from the home

- Add mulch around flower beds

 

Remove Personal Items

- Remove Family Pictures, sports memorabilia

- Remove any collectible items

 

Be Your Own Marketing Machine

- Share your listing across your social media platforms

- Tell your family and friends to tell their family and friends

 

Make Minor Updates (That Make Major Difference)

- Add fresh coats of paint to brighten up rooms

- Change up the hardware and fixtures in the kitchen and baths

- Clean the grout in the kitchen and bathrooms

- If money allows, replace outdated appliances

 

Take Care of Anything That Will Pop Up During Inspections

- Fix any loose handrails and replace all light bulbs that are out

- Repair any leaks or clogs

- Trim back any and all limbs hanging over roof