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This room should be comfortable, elegant and represent a place where the buyer envisions curling up to read a book or entertaining friends. The living room is often the first room buyers see so the space needs to impress people; setting the tone for the rest of the home.
Really Clean
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Carpets, walls and baseboards
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Light switches and fixtures
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Windows and doors until sparkling
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Electronics
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Fireplaces: clean out completely and clean glass, metal trim
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Under furniture, pulling out seat cushions
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Take out window screens if non season
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Paint windows so there is no cracked or peeling paint; make sure they slide easily
Remove or Store
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All knick knacks, collections and personal items
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All valuable items to protect them (if necessary, take them to a safety deposit box)
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Any unnecessary cords and plugs by hiding them
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Items on mantels and hearths to only a few necessary items
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Clear coffee and end tables (Use only for lamps, 2 or 3 books or a vase)
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All signs of pets, including water dishes and toys
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Ashtrays
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All personal photos and family pictures
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Pack up children’s toys and games – move to the child’s bedrooms
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Reducing the number of books on bookshelves (keep only 1/3 of what you currently have on your bookshelves and pack the extras)
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Reduce the number of wall paintings and pictures to only one large picture on a wall or a smaller group of three
Replace or Repair
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Any doors that do not swing/slide smoothly
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Light fixtures that do not work, are dated or are too small
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Carpet if needed – professional clean or replace if dated
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Trim or edging that may be damaged
Review & Details
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Wall hangings and pictures need to be at eye level
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Windows treatments should not be distract from any potential view, should not be dated or dominate room
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Open up the blinds/drapes for every open house, if the view permits
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Neutral throw rugs and pillows add a warm comfy look (Limit the number of pillows)
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