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<head><?php include "../head.php" ?></head><body><?php include "../header.php" ?><div class="section-2"><div class="dark-green-heading w-container"><h1 class="page-heading">48 Ways to Speed a House Sale</h1><div class="page-subheading">Get your home sold faster with these 48 helpful tips.</div></div></div><div class="section"><div class="w-container"><div class="rich-text w-richtext"><p>EVALUATE</p><p>1. Have a Realtor®, interior decorator or professional organizer walk through your home to evaluate what needs to be updated, repaired or removed.</p><p>REPAIR</p><p>2. Patch damaged walls</p><p>3. Replace cracked oor tiles</p><p>4. Oil squeaky doors</p><p>5. Fix sticky windows</p><p>6. Fix leaky faucets and toilets</p><p>7. Re-caulk tubs and sinks</p><p>8. Replace broken windows and screens</p><p>UPDATE</p><p>9. Replace cabinet knobs and pulls</p><p>10. Update lighting xtures, if needed</p><p>11. Update blinds, if needed</p><p>12. Replace faucets and shower heads, if needed</p><p>PAINT</p><p>13. Paint the interior in neutral colors</p><p>14. Paint exterior doors and window trim</p><p>15. Paint shutters</p><p>16. Repaint exterior, if needed</p><p>BRIGHTEN</p><p>17. Take down heavy window treatments that block light</p><p>18. Wash all windows</p><p>19. Increase the wattage of light bulbs</p><p>20. Replace dark lamp shades</p><p>DEPERSONALIZE</p><p>21. Remove family photos</p><p>22. Store knickknacks</p><p>DE-CLUTTER</p><p>23. Thin out the books on your shelves</p><p>24. Empty kitchen counters</p><p>25. Place out-of-season clothing in storage</p><p>26. Rent a storage unit to store unneeded items</p><p>ORGANIZE</p><p>27. Organize pantry</p><p>28. Organize closets</p><p>29. Organize basement</p><p>30. Organize garage and shed</p><p>CLEAN</p><p>31. Clean all interior surfaces</p><p>32. Wash windows and doors</p><p>33. Air out and clean in cabinets and under sinks</p><p>34. Power wash exterior of house and sidewalks</p><p>35. Clean outdoor furniture</p><p>36. Clean porch lights of cobwebs and debris</p><p>HIDE SIGNS OF PETS</p><p>37. Remove pet smells</p><p>38. Hide pet food and bowls</p><p>39. Take pets for a walk during showings or send them to day care during open houses</p><p>STAGE INSIDE</p><p>40. Reduce the amount of furniture in each room</p><p>41. Organize furniture to create seating areas and give each part of the home a purpose</p><p>42. Place cut flowers around home during showings</p><p>PRUNE AND LANDSCAPE</p><p>43. Remove dead plants</p><p>44. Prune or replace overgrown shrubs.</p><p>45. Fill open spots with seasonal owers</p><p>46. Add fresh mulch to beds</p><p>STAGE OUTSIDE</p><p>47. Make sure front porch/ entryway is clean and inviting</p><p>48. Use outdoor furniture to create inviting spaces</p></div></div></div><?php include "../footer.php" ?>
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