- Sweep, dust and de-cobweb balconies and courtyards - Ensure all doors and windows are in good working order - Clean and paint doors if necessary - Inspect all locks to ensure they function properly - Check for loose or missing tiles and clear out gutters and downpipes - Touch up peeling paint on gutters and exterior walls - Check for mildew or stains on exterior walls, power clean if necessary - If you have a front veranda, deck, or garden area, set the stage with an attractive outdoor setting Garden - Neatly mow, rake and edge lawns - Weed and mulch flower beds - Prune shrubbery and trees and remove any dead plants - Consider planting seasonal flowers - Touch up faded wooden decks with a coat of stain or paint - Check fences or railings for loose or broken posts and replace any rotten wood - Where possible, create a space for outdoor living Driveways - Clear the driveway of debris, dirt, and oil stains - De-cobweb letterboxes - Ensure garbage bins are neatly tucked away out of sight Garages - Sweep and wash the floor to remove dirt, oil or stains - Organise tools, gardening equipment and bicycles etc - Clear and organise the workbench, drawing attention to it as a selling feature - Make your garage appear larger by removing your car from a single garage, and parking only one car in a double garage - If space permits, consider setting up a table tennis table and hanging posters to instantly transform your garage into a recreational retreat Pools and spas Pay special attention to the pool or spa, ensuring it is sparkling before photography takes place and when the home goes on the market. Tidy away cleaning equipment and accessories such as chemical containers, pool cleaners, brooms, and all pool toys Exterior First impressions count when selling, especially when it comes to your home’s exterior which is the first thing buyers see. Maximise kerb appeal with our handy tips. 14
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