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TODDUTLEY | PAGE 14 The age old saying “first impressions count” really does relate to real estate if you are thinking of selling your property. Attention to the basics is the key. Costly cosmetic changes are usually unnecessary as they rarely offer a good return on your investment when you sell. So what can you do to attract buyers? Ensure visual appeal, make sure the property appears well maintained and achieve a ‘homely, welcoming’ feel. Here are some points to consider in order to achieve maximum appeal: Exterior: • Move cars • Move bins • Tidy house, trim all plants, remove weeds and cobwebs, sweep around exit doors • Remove junk mail from letterbox • Close garage doors Interior: • Move any visual tea towels and tissue boxes • Adjust curtains and make them look neat • Towels hanging on racks should not be visible • Do not store items underneath the bed which are going to be visible • Straighten, scatter and puff up the cushions • Remove or hide remote controls • Straighten bed spreads and pillows • Remove toothbrushes from the benches • Tidy kitchen bench tops • Adjust or move chairs • All lights to be in working condition • Switch on all lights, lamps and bar lights • Move visible shampoo bottles from shower recesses • Clear messy fridge doors of magnets, notes and pictures • Remove pool table cover and set table up with balls and cues Pool areas and Patios: • Turn on all water features • Remove Kreepy Krauly and swimming pool cover from the pool and store away • Adjust the outdoor furniture so that the chairs are set up to be inviting • Tidy up all hanging baskets and weeds • Move pet bowls, shoes, brooms and worn mats Todd’sTips on Property Presentation