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Floors: Repair or replace missing or damaged pieces of
tile; polish if needed. Repair of a loose stair rail or loose
carpeting on a stairway is top priority.
Carpets: Steam cleaning is the best answer for soiled
carpets; shampooing seldom does the job where showability is
concerned. If pet odors are present, clean the carpet some time
before your home is placed on the market to be sure the odors
have been eliminated. Loose carpet should be anchored properly.
A spacious look: One of the best and least expensive ways
to improve the showability of your home is to open up as as much
space as possible. Openness stimulates positive feelings in
buyers. Overstuffed rooms or closets give the impression of
being smaller that they really are. You can't change the size of
what you have, but you can try to present in a pleasing way.
Bathrooms: Few places in the home can get dirty so fast
and yet few things will "unsell" a house as fast as dirty baths.
Vanity, sink, faucet hardware, and mirrors are the focal pint.
But don't forget other potential problems: soap residue in the
shower, a moldy shower curtain, accumulated dirt in the track of
sliding shower door, soiled or missing grout, stained toilet
bowls and dirty or battered bathmats.
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