Preparing your house for sale is necessary when it comes to getting every dollar you can at the sale.
Things that a seller may consider unimportant may be a concern to a potential buyer. Perception is important when it comes to selling your residence.
Here is a list of 10 things to do that should help prepare your Long Island house for a sale...
Outdoors:
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Mow and trim the lawn and shrubs.
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Plant flowers for color.
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Clean the windows and the exterior of your home.
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Get rid of any junk that doesn't belong in the yard.
Indoors:
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Pack any unnecessary items and get rid of your collectibles. It's your stuff, but it's clutter to a buyer.
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Clean the inside of the home completely. Shampoo the carpets, remove any stains, paint if necessary.
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Organize and clean closets. Buyers will take a peak into them.
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Make sure little things like cabinets doors, handles, screens are fixed and not hanging.
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Remove the clutter on the kitchen counters and pickup everything off the floor. Don't forget pet supplies like litter boxes should be removed before showing.
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Get a professional inspection which will give you the time to fix anything that a buyer may find and then may want to reduce their offer. This gives them a solid peace of mind that there are no hidden surprises.
