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Selling
Tips
If
you're thinking of selling your home,
keep in mind that buyers appreciate a
clean look in the homes they view. You
can increase the value of your home and
decrease the time it takes to sell by
making a few simple improvements.
Aroma
is the first thing prospective buyers
notice when they step inside a home. To
eliminate odors, steam clean your carpet
and wash walls and floors with household
cleaners and disinfectants. Keep your
home smelling fresh by burning candles
or potpourri, boiling a pot of cinnamon
sticks or putting a dab of vanilla on
cold light bulbs before turning them on.
 Nothing
makes a home look newer faster than
painting. Painting your walls and
removing outdated wallpaper may be the
best interior improvements you can make.
For broader appeal, paint in neutral
colors such as beige, white, off-white,
or gray. These colors suggest newness
and cleanliness and can brighten a dull
or outdated room. If your carpet is
badly worn, outdated or stained,
consider replacing it. If your carpet is
heavily soiled, you may want to have it
professionally cleaned. Brighten the
interior of your home by cleaning your
windows and opening your curtains to let
light in. Clean hanging light fixtures
and add the highest-wattage bulbs
allowed.
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