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10 Things To Do Before You List Your Home For Sale - # 5 & 6
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Posted by: Nick Ametrano, Vice President
Number 5 - Maintain the mechanicals.
It’s not quite the glamourous stuff of décor magazines, but your home’s mechanical systems can make or break a sale with some buyers. Have the chimney and furnace inspected and cleaned. Check drains and ductwork. Fix any plumbing problems. Energy-efficient systems may increase your home’s appeal.
Number 6 - Clean and declutter.
You can’t hear this too many times. An open room will help buyers picture their own belongings in the space.