Once you have decided to put your borne on the market, try to view it from a buyer’s perspective. Here are six helpful steps to give your home a winning look:

1.  Keep it clean. A good cleaning and fresh paint create the impression that your home has been well-cared for.

2.  Keep it uncluttered. It will be neater and look larger. You want to convey a spacious feeling.

3.  Keep it repaired. Fix it before the buyer inquires about it; the need for repairs can affect a potential sale.

4.  Keep it neutral. Eliminate distracting colors and personal accessories; neutral colors and simple decor can help someone visualize their own belongings in a room.

5.  Keep it dynamic. Make your home memorable!  From fresh flowers to fresh clean smells, your home should be inviting.

6.  Showtime. Make a final check of every room.  Keep toys, clothes, food and other items picked-up.

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With these key steps in mind, take a specific inventory of your home:

Outside
·   Trim, weed and tidy up garden and lawn.
·   Clean up pet areas.
·   Re-sod or seed if necessary.
·   Repair screens, windows and doors.
·   Add fresh hark under shrubs.
·   Add potted or hanging flowers to deck or porch.

Living Room/Family Room
·   Open the shades and draperies to let in light.
·   Rearrange furniture for openness.
·   Spot clean carpets or rugs.
·   Apply neutral paint.
·   Use fresh flowers or potpourri.

The Bedroom
·   Straighten up closets.
·   Box and store surplus clothing and shoes.
·   Arrange toys to look appealing.
·   Add curtains or valences to rooms if needed.
·   Remove attention-getting posters.

The Garage
·   Clean and deodorize areas where pets sleep or spend time.
·   Straighten tools, shop and laundry areas.
·   Sweep floors and clean up grease spots.

The Kitchen
·   Clear away unused small appliances.
·   Remove stains from sink.
·   Straighten memo areas and remove papers.
·   Clean and deodorize vent or exhaust hood.

The Bathroom
·   Clean counters and store extra toiletries.
·   Remove stains and mold from sink, tub or shower.
·   Patch, caulk and grout as needed Put out attractive “for-show-only” towels.

Charlie Dunn, CRS
Prudential California Realty
11306 183rd Street, Cerritos, CA 90703
Direct Line: 562-430-4007
Make Yours a "DunnDeal" 

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