Donna Artes

Make good first impressions. If you live in a single family home, please evaluate the exterior. Does you home have a good "curb appeal" to a buyer driving the area? Do you need some colorful plants, or some landscaping fill-ins? Keep lawn trimmed and edged and the yard free of refuse. Make sure front walkway is swept. The front door greets the prospective buyer. Make sure that it is fresh, cleaned and scrubbed looking. Bulbs and lamp fixtures should look clean and in working order.

Let the Sun Shine In

Arrange shade of drapes to give maximum light. Turn every light on, even during the day. Replace all burned out bulbs. Let them see how cheerful your home can be.

Small Repairs Make A Big Difference

Loose knobs, sticking and squeaking doors and windows, warped cabinet drawers, badly cracked plaster and other minor flaws detract from home value. Have them fixed. Many buyers believe there will be ten problems they have not noticed for every one they do see.

Paint For A Quick Sale

Faded walls and worn woodwork reduce appeal. You cannot find a better investment when you are selling a house than a few cans of paint.

Make Closets Look Bigger

Neat, well ordered closets show space in ample. Remove all unnecessary accumulations from closets, garage and all rooms. Remove excess furniture. Your home will appear much larger than it actually is.