{"id":14680,"date":"2019-01-04T14:06:51","date_gmt":"2019-01-04T14:06:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.anthonydidonato.net\/wordpress\/?p=14680"},"modified":"2019-01-04T14:06:52","modified_gmt":"2019-01-04T14:06:52","slug":"how-to-prepare-your-house-to-sell-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.anthonydidonato.net\/wordpress\/how-to-prepare-your-house-to-sell-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to prepare your house to sell"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to prepare your house to sell<\/h2>\n

Tips for preparing your house to sell:<\/p>\n

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1 \u2013 De-clutter: donate it, dump it or store it.<\/p>\n

2 \u2013 De-personalize: Remove family photos, personal memorabilia, keepsakes, etc.<\/p>\n

3 \u2013 Remove furniture: Create the feeling of space, especially if square footage is limited.<\/p>\n

4 \u2013 Clean your house: A clean home tells the buyers that it is well maintained.<\/p>\n

5- Paint the walls:\u00a0 Keep the walls neutral to appeal to more buyers<\/p>\n

6 \u2013 Bring in the light: take down heavy window treatments, clean the windows, bring in lamps. Buyers like bright homes.<\/p>\n

7- Do the minor repairs when you prepare your house to sell: Replace light bulbs, fix leaky faucets, make sure closet doors are on track<\/p>\n

8 \u2013 Add curb appeal: Clean your yard, trim the shrubs, and add a nice doormat to welcome visitors.<\/p>\n

9 \u2013 Update the kitchen: buyers place a huge value on updated kitchens.\u00a0 This is where you should make a big improvement as you prepare your house to sell.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/a>

How to prepare your house to sell<\/p><\/div>\n

Creating a positive first impression and showcasing the best attributes of your home are essential in today\u2019s real estate market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

How to prepare your house to sell Tips for preparing your house to sell:   1 \u2013 De-clutter: donate it, dump it or store it. 2 \u2013 De-personalize: Remove family photos, personal memorabilia, keepsakes, etc. 3 \u2013 Remove furniture: Create the feeling of space, especially if square footage is limited. 4 \u2013 Clean your house: … <\/p>\n

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