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Attic/Utility Room
The look of your Attic/Utility Room can say more about the condition of your house than you may think. A buyer who sees a meticulously clean and organized attic/Utility Room will have much more confidence in your property than if it were in a state of disarray.
- Paint a bare cement floor oil-based gray.
- Paint the stairway up to the attic.
- Make sure there are no signs of pest infestation. If needed, call in a pest control company to remedy the problem before the property is shown.
- Hang as many objects as possible on the walls to minimize floor clutter.
- Clean and organize your laundry area.
- Make sure all lights are working.
- Eliminate dampness with a dehumidifier.
Garage
A well-organized garage says a lot for your house.
- Keep the garage neat and organized.
- Clean up any oil stains from your car.
- Paint the garage floor oil-based gray.
- Install a garage door opener.
- Hang gardening tools and loose articles on the wall.
- Hold a garage sale to dispose of unused items that create clutter and may distract a potential buyer.
Bathroom
- Place a vase of fresh flowers on the vanity.
- Install a wall telephone for a high-tech look.
- Replace an old toilet seat with a new one.
- Replace an old light fixture with a new style light strip or make-up light.
- Refinish an old porcelain tub using a porcelain finishing service.
- Place all personal care articles out of sight.
- Replace an old towel rack with a new one.
- Add color and richness with new towels and a shower curtain.
Living Room
The living room is an area we do very little living in yet it is a major selling point of a house. Buyers look for elegant and impressive living rooms to make the right statements to their friends and relatives.
- Use mirrors whenever possible to enhance the perception of size. The strategic placement of a mirror over a mantle or across from a window can make a room look brighter and larger.
- Use inexpensive freestanding accent lights to create dramatic visual effects behind large plants or pieces of furniture.
- Professionally clean wall-to-wall carpet or large area rugs. Sand and refinish stained hardwood floors.
- Clean windows and light fixtures.
- Make sure all cosmetic plastic cracks are repaired. (This applies to every room in the house.)
- Use lemon oil on hardwood furniture to create the right look and aroma.
- Liberal use of fresh flowers and plants will enhance the environment.
Bedroom
The bedrooms can do as much to sell your house as they can to turn off a buyer.
- Make sure the bedrooms are absolutely spotless. Rugs should be cleaned, windows washed and fresh smells from flowers or lemon oil should be in the air.
- Organize closets to increase their perceived size. Rubberizes wire closet organizers do a great job of helping fully utilize space.
- Mirrored closet doors can add dramatically to the feeling of size in any bedroom.
- Bedrooms should be well lit. You may want to add track lights in the master bedroom.
- A ceiling fan can be an attractive and practical accent to any bedroom.
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