Home Selling Miracles

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Now that you've gone through the main rooms of your house, and know what will be expected overall, here are some final tips to give your home that extra polish, and set you on the right path towards a fast, easy, and successful sale.

Tip #49 Do the Windows

Clean your windows until they absolutely sparkle. This is entirely necessary. Use a razor blade to scrape off any paint splatters. Use ammonia and water to wash the windows, and then buff them until they shine.

You shouldn't need to be told to replace any cracked window panes.

Tip #50 Make Your Floors Gleam

Your floors must be spotless. When prospective buyers enter your home, they'll either wipe their feet, or take off their shoes; where will they be looking at this moment?

Of course, they'll be looking directly at your floors. Have a nice – if possible, new – mat in the entry, and wash your floors until you can see your face in them.

Tip #51 Have a Place for Coats and Umbrellas

Too many coats and umbrellas in the entry makes your house look cluttered. Allow only one per family member in the entryway, and have room in case the people viewing your house want to take off their coats as well.

Tip #52 Use Mirrors in the Right Places

Using mirrors is a fantastic strategy for opening up a smaller area, as long as it's done correctly. Place mirrors in bathrooms and entryways, and make sure they're located somewhere that they'll reflect something attractive.

If your kitchen or dining room has open shelving, you can make the whole room look bigger by placing mirrors in the backs.

Tip #53 Keep Your Walls Simple, Yet Elegant

Too many pictures on the walls will make a space feel smaller and crowded. Instead, choose either one large picture, or a grouping of smaller ones.

Tip #54 Use Higher Wattage bulbs

The brighter the rooms, the larger they look, so while your home is up for sale, use brighter bulbs.

Tip #55 Silence the Squeaks in the Floor

It's easy to take the squeak out of your floorboards, by locating the offending spots, and squirting some powdered graphite lubricant into the seams between them. Step on the boards to work the powder into the joint. Repeat when needed.

So there you have it! Use these tips to get your home ready for a quick and profitable sale!