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Health & Fitness

Preparing Your Home For Sale (Living Areas)

-Have walls and ceilings in top shape.

-Repair any damages that may have caused ceiling or wall stains and repaint.

-If repainting, stay with neutral off-white colors.

-Replace any burned out light bulbs.

-Add higher wattage light bulbs if rooms are dark.

-Be sure all lighting switches are in working order.

-Wash floors.

-Remove stains from carpeting.

-Clean and organize closet space...remove out of season clothing to make closets appear larger.

-Consider adding fresh or silk flower arrangements throughout the house.

-Sweep and clean fireplace.

-Make sure all doors and windows open and close easily.

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