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FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS
2106 Stout Road
Menomonie WI 54751
Phone: 715-235-0635
Fax: 715-235-4461
Toll Free:
888-491-7055
Rassbach@wwt.net
*Menomonie
Real Estate
*Dunn
County Real Estate; Land
*Waterfront
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Preparing Your
House--Interior
General
 Many
home sellers make the mistake of ignoring certain repair or maintenance items in
the hope that a potential buyer will either not notice, or if they do, telling
them that they (the seller) will repair or replace the item. Most buyers do
not
have vision. They are not able to look at a room that needs paint and carpet and
imagine it fresh and attractive. Telling them that something will be cleaned, or
painted, or repaired may work with some, but the majority will not be able to
envision the house after the changes have been made and will scratch your house
from their list.
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General Interior
Preparation |
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Painting:
When it comes to preparing a house, painting gives you the best return for
money spent. Which rooms should you paint? Any that have dirty or marked
walls or any rooms that are currently painted in dark colors. Keep it
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Carpeting:
At the very least, all carpeting needs to be steam cleaned. Any worn,
stained or foul smelling carpet should be replaced. You may be tempted to
give a "carpet allowance" and that may work. Just remember, most buyers do
not have vision. |
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Operation:
If you are not having a
whole house inspection
done, check all faucets, toilets, and electrical items for correct
operation. |
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Safety:
Make sure that your house is safe. Not only can a wobbly railing stop a
sale, it could also cause an injury to a potential buyer who is not familiar
with your house (and is spending time looking instead of being careful). |
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Clutter:
If an item is not necessary for your day-to-day life, box it up and store it
or throw it out! |
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Fireplace:
Have a professional fireplace or woodstove cleaning and inspection. The
buyer will most likely request it anyhow. Getting it done in advance
impresses the buyer and makes the home appear cleaner and fresher smelling. |
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Closets:
Make sure all closets are neat, clean, and organized. See above item on
clutter. |
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Doors and Windows:
Check all for smooth operation. Replace any cracked window panes. |
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Cleaning:
Even though you may consider your house clean and tidy, a thorough
cleaning--including dusting, washing, and waxing everything--will always
make a house more appealing. |
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