{"id":155,"date":"2017-10-02T08:49:30","date_gmt":"2017-10-02T08:49:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedemos.net\/life-coach-03\/?p=155"},"modified":"2023-08-02T17:45:10","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T21:45:10","slug":"3-questions-will-help-know-quit-commit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pinellashomesandbeaches.com\/3-questions-will-help-know-quit-commit\/","title":{"rendered":"Making a GREAT first impression"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"155\" class=\"elementor elementor-155\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5eb528b5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5eb528b5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 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it doesn&#8217;t\u2019t add beauty to the home and yard.\u00a0 Freshen up the plants by taking off any dead leaves and flowers, weed &amp; edge the area and add some fresh mulch to add a new fresh feel to the garden.<\/li><li>Clear driveway and clean up oil spills:\u00a0 Make sure the driveway is always clear of toys, bikes, trash cans, and other items.\u00a0 If there is oil on the driveway, clean it with some solvent from an auto store or K-mart, then wash it so it is clean of all spills.<\/li><li>Clean out the Garage:\u00a0 The garage should be viewed as a garage to be able to put a car in, not a storage shed.\u00a0 When a buyer see\u2019s that the garage is used for storage they will assume the home to too small and has a lack of storage.\u00a0 It will also free up your driveway making curb appeal better if the car is in the Garage and the garage door closed.<\/li><li>Touch up paint:\u00a0 If the exterior of your home, garage, or any other out building is in need of paint or repair, do it before the home goes on the market.\u00a0 Again, first impressions are everything!<\/li><\/ul><p><br \/><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Repair leaking taps and toilets:\u00a0 If not when a buyer is looking at the home for the first time, when they choose to purchase and have an inspector check out the home, these little things will be brought up and asked to be repaired.\u00a0 Addressing now is better than later.<\/li><li>Clean furnace and filters and if you have an Air Conditioner, do the same:\u00a0 Doing this should be done as normal maintenance yearly to add to the life of these expensive items.\u00a0 The working condition of these items will be a major concern of any buyer.<\/li><li>Tighten door knobs and latches:\u00a0 Double check interior and exterior knobs and latches so that they are not loose and in good working order.<\/li><li>Repair cracked plaster:\u00a0 If your home has plaster walls and are in need of repair, you may want to consult a plaster expert for a price and have it professionally done.<\/li><li>Clean and repair windows:\u00a0 Make sure all windows are clean and replace cracked or broken glass.\u00a0 If you have slider windows make sure the tracks are clean and oiled so that they slide easily.<\/li><li>Repair seals around tubs and basins:\u00a0 If this is needed, you can purchase caulking at a Hardware store and replace and repair where needed.<\/li><li>Replace defective light bulbs:\u00a0 If the home is shown when lights are needed, you want to make sure all bulbs are in working order.\u00a0 Bathrooms and other smaller area\u2019s need to be well lighted.<\/li><li>Oil squeaking doors:\u00a0 Check all the doors in the home, including the closets for any squeaking that there might be.\u00a0 Use a little Oil to correct the squeaking.<\/li><li>Repair squeaking floor boards:\u00a0 Repairing squeaking floor boards can be difficult depending on what you have for floor coverings.\u00a0 If you do not want to attempt it yourself, we suggest you call a professional flooring company.<\/li><\/ul><p><br \/><strong>Squeaky Clean:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Clean and freshen bathrooms.\u00a0 Kitchens and Baths should be clean and spotless.\u00a0 These are two rooms that Buyers will pay a lot of attention to and when clean and bright, they will make a great first impression.<\/li><li>Clean fridge and stove (in and out):\u00a0 Even if the appliances are not included in the sale, they should be clean and in perfect working order.\u00a0 Odors come from a dirty stove or fridge and can leave a poor first impression.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Create Space:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Clear halls and stairs of clutter:\u00a0 Halls and stairs that are blocked by clutter will cause the buyer to feel the areas are small and may not be comfortable walking over items to get to another area of the home.\u00a0 There is also a safety issue.<\/li><li>Store surplus furniture:\u00a0 This will make the rooms seem more spacious.\u00a0 Try not to store these items elsewhere in the home, garage or basement.\u00a0 Renting a storage unit for unused items is worth the investment.\u00a0 If these are not items you plan on moving, you may want to have a Pre Sale Garage Sale.<\/li><li>Clear Kitchen clutter off the counters and stove top:\u00a0 Buyers want to have a kitchen that feels spacious and appears clean and fresh.\u00a0 The stove top should never have items piled on it.\u00a0 It not only looks like there is not counter space, but also is not a safe practice.<\/li><li>Remove empty boxes and containers:\u00a0 These items should also be placed in a storage unit until ready to use.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>At the Front Door:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Clean porch and foyer:\u00a0 This is the first thing the buyer will see when entering your home.\u00a0 Make sure the porch is free of clutter and swept clean of dirt, and (if you are in a snow or ice climate make sure it is shoveled and salted)\u00a0 The foyer should be clean and is a good location 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