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When selling your home, first impressions are very important. Studies show that most buyers make a decision about a house within minutes of walking in the front door. Homes appear more stylish and look bigger without any clutter. Curb appeal really works. Ask your real estate agent for more information.

Inside your home:

Eliminate all clutter. Clear unnecessary objects from furniture throughout the house. Clear stacks of paper from your desk.
Clear unnecessary objects from the fridge and kitchen countertops. A sparse kitchen helps the buyer imagine it as their own kitchen.
Remove non-essential items from counter tops, tubs, shower stalls and commode tops in the bathrooms. Coordinate towels to one or two colours only.
Take down or rearrange pictures or objects on the walls. Patch and paint if necessary.
Rooms appear larger with less furniture and size-appropriate furniture in them. Remove and re-arrange furniture as necessary.
Consider removing window coverings in some rooms to create an open, airy feeling. Leave lights on, even during the day, to make the home as bright as possible.
Review your home room by room: paint any room needing it, preferably neutral colours; clean carpets; clean drapes and windows; make sure there are no unpleasant pet or cooking odors.
Consider hiring a professional house cleaning service to do a thorough cleaning.
This is a good time to clean, organize and remove clutter from cupboards.
Good smells make a home. Warm a pie in the oven or bake some cookies before your open house.

Outside your home:

Remove all clutter around the house. Arrange garbage cans, wood scraps, building materials, children’s toys, etc. in the garage.
Trim overgrown bushes and trees. Keep plants from blocking windows. Weed and mulch all planting areas. Remove any dead plants.
Keep the lawn freshly cut and fertilized. Consider planting a bed of annuals.
Clear patios and decks of any small items.
Check gutters for roof moss, leaves and dry rot. Make sure they are clean.
Eliminate any unsightly things like oil stains on the driveway, old TV antennae on the roof, an old unused parked vehicle, etc.
Check the condition of the exterior paint, especially the front door and trim.