1962 Evelyn Byrd Avenue
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
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Harrisonburg, VA 22801
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Seller's Tips: Before You Begin Showing
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If you want to get the best possible price for your house, start by making sure it looks its best, inside
and out. The following checklist offers several easy things you can do to improve a buyer's first
impression. While all the points may not apply to you, the process will help you develop an eye forthe
most attractive aspects of your house.
EXTERIOR
* Repaint or touch up trim
* Repair/repaint gutters and downspouts
* Repair/repaint fences
* Seal driveway
* Remove oil stains from garage floor
* Wash all windows
* Remove all screens (windows look cleaner)
* Trim trees, hedges, shrubs
* Weed and feed lawn
* Remove all clutter (garden tools, toys, etc.)
ENTRANCEWAY
* Check working order of doorbell and exterior light
* Replace welcome mat
* Repair/repaint storm door and/or front door
* Clear interior entry of all clutter
* Clear and clean out front hall closet
LIVING/DINING/FAMILY/BEDROOMS
* Repaint or touch up walls and ceilings
* Repair/replace old molding
* Shampoo carpet and/or wash and wax floors
* Remove excess or unattractive furniture
* Clean curtains, shutters, blinds, etc.
* Clean fireplace, mantle, shelving
* Replace old bedspreads
KITCHEN/BATHS
* Repair or replace faucets and fixtures
* Repaint or repaper walls
* Thoroughly clean range/oven, refrigerator and other appliances
* Clear out and clean cabinets, drawers, and medicine chests
* Remove clutter from countertops
* Clean or replace curtains
* Grout tubs and showers
* Replace old toilet seats and shower curtains
GENERAL
* Replace burned-out light bulbs
* Clear cobwebs from corners and doorways
* Wash light switches, hand rails, and doorknobs
* Clear and clean all closets
* Add "welcoming" touches: potted plants, dried flowers, etc.
We are available to take a walk through your house and offer suggestions on how to make it show
better.
and out. The following checklist offers several easy things you can do to improve a buyer's first
impression. While all the points may not apply to you, the process will help you develop an eye forthe
most attractive aspects of your house.
EXTERIOR
* Repaint or touch up trim
* Repair/repaint gutters and downspouts
* Repair/repaint fences
* Seal driveway
* Remove oil stains from garage floor
* Wash all windows
* Remove all screens (windows look cleaner)
* Trim trees, hedges, shrubs
* Weed and feed lawn
* Remove all clutter (garden tools, toys, etc.)
ENTRANCEWAY
* Check working order of doorbell and exterior light
* Replace welcome mat
* Repair/repaint storm door and/or front door
* Clear interior entry of all clutter
* Clear and clean out front hall closet
LIVING/DINING/FAMILY/BEDROOMS
* Repaint or touch up walls and ceilings
* Repair/replace old molding
* Shampoo carpet and/or wash and wax floors
* Remove excess or unattractive furniture
* Clean curtains, shutters, blinds, etc.
* Clean fireplace, mantle, shelving
* Replace old bedspreads
KITCHEN/BATHS
* Repair or replace faucets and fixtures
* Repaint or repaper walls
* Thoroughly clean range/oven, refrigerator and other appliances
* Clear out and clean cabinets, drawers, and medicine chests
* Remove clutter from countertops
* Clean or replace curtains
* Grout tubs and showers
* Replace old toilet seats and shower curtains
GENERAL
* Replace burned-out light bulbs
* Clear cobwebs from corners and doorways
* Wash light switches, hand rails, and doorknobs
* Clear and clean all closets
* Add "welcoming" touches: potted plants, dried flowers, etc.
We are available to take a walk through your house and offer suggestions on how to make it show
better.
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