A bright and cheery home invites inspection. Keep your lawn trimmed and edged and the flower beds cultivated. Be sure that the windows are sparkling. Remove leaves from the paths and verandas.

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Remove any objects from the floor such as children's toys which might cause accidents. Keep the front entrance and stairways clear.

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Clean the walls, floors and skirting and marks on the carpet or around light switches. Put clutter away neatly in cupboards, clear table and counter tops and don't leave dishes in the sink. A thorough house cleaning will give your home that well-kept look.

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refresh your house and remove any bad or strong odours.

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Storage is an important feature. Remove all the unnecessary articles that have accumulated.

Repair defects that can annoy buyers such as dripping taps, sticking doors, loose tiles, etc.

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Neat orderly rooms look larger. Tidy up the bedroom for a spacious appearance. Check and double check your bathroom. Bright and clean bathrooms sell many houses.

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Avoid having too many people present during inspections. The prospect will feel crowded and uncomfortable. Do not accompany the prospect or the representative.

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Animals can get in the way and some people are allergic or don't like animals.

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If you choose to play music make sure it is subtle, turn off the TV and radio – they can distract people. Let the sales representative and the buyer talk, free of distractions and disturbances.