· Tip #20:  GIVE YOUR HOME A SPACIOUS LOOK.  If you’ve ever toured a model

       home, you’ve noticed that the home is spacious and bright.  Make your home look the

       same by: 1) Clear out stairs and halls of clutter and excess furniture, 2) Clear

       counters in the kitchen and bathrooms, 3) Make closets and storage areas neat and

       tidy.

 

· Tip #21:  Make sure your home is clean by doing the following:  1) Shampoo carpets,

      2) Clean washer, dryer, and laundry tubs, 3) Clean the furnace, 4) Clean the refrigera-

      tor and stove, 5) Clean and freshen the bathrooms.  Hire a professional cleaning

      service if needed.  The money you spend on these areas will come back to you in

      purchase price.

 

· Tip #22:  Wax or polish floors, and glue down any seams if you have vinyl flooring.

 

· Tip #23:  Make sure windows and doors operate properly and lubricate closet door

      tracks with a silicon spray.

 

· Tip #24:  Glue loose wallpaper seams and remove soiled wallpaper.

 

· Tip #25:  Clean around fireplaces and remove ashes.

 

· Tip #26:  Organize all closets, pack up unnecessary items for storage, and put all

      toys away.

 

·  Tip #27:  Consider holding a yard sale BEFORE  you place your home on the market

       to get rid of excess items that can make your home look cluttered or small.

 

· Tip #28:  Make sure all beds are made, bedrooms are neat and clean, and laundry is

      clean and folded.

 

             Bathrooms and kitchens are some of the most influential areas of a home.

Spending a small amount of money in these areas frequently nets owners many times

their investment.  Here are a few suggestions for each.

 

·   Tip #29:  Your Bathrooms.  Repair loose tiles.  Remove loose grout using a grout

        file, and apply new grout.  Faded tile colors can be improved using an epoxy spray.

        Remove old tub and tile caulking with a hooked scraper, install new white silicone

        tub and tile caulk.  Concentrate on areas such as counter corners, shower corners,

        and base of toilets.  Clean mildewed caulk by spraying Tilex, or use diluted chlorine

        bleach and let stand for at least 30 minutes before rinsing.  Old tubs can often be

        sprayed with an epoxy coating.  Remove all soap scum and dirt build-ups.  Again,

        diluted chlorine bleach will help here.  Clean glass doors with vinegar, and replace

        badly soiled shower curtains.  Don’t forget to vacuum exhaust fans.

 

 

 

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