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T(65)6259 0880
F(65)6353 3070
1 Goldhill Plaza
#02-47
Podium Block
Singapore 308899
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A well presented home says
"welcome". It doesn’t have to be a "show
place" but it should appear a comfortable home in which
to live. Your home will be one of many on the market at any
time. Always remember that first impression counts, look at
the home as a buyer would.
The following is a guide on preparing your property for sale.
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» the outside ...
Stand on the footpath and check
the overall view of the yard, fences, driveway, windows,
doors, roof and walls.
Pick up papers and rubbish in the
street to show that it is a tidy neighbourhood. Remove any
junk mail from the letterbox.
Have all minor repairs done. Squeaking
doors and windows, loose doorknobs, faulty plumbing,
peeling paint etc. may affect your sale. Make sure gates
open easily.
Arrange outdoor furniture attractively
to give a look of leisure.
Closed garage doors look tidier.
Tidy the flowerpots and have plants
healthy and watered. Trim shrubs and mow lawns, including
the footpath. Clean out sheds. Toys and garden tools
should be stored.
Clear the gutters, clean windows,
screens, doors and awnings. Spread gravel on unsealed
driveways and lay pine bark on unsightly surfaces.
Sweep and hose drives and patios. Remove clothes from the
line. Make sure a pool is sparkling clean. If you own a dog,
take it for a walk during inspections.
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» the inside ...
Healthy plants in the kitchen,
bathroom, entrances and verandahs look attractive.
Oil squeaking doors. Make sure the
doorbell works and the doormat is clean and in position.
Repair dripping taps and remove stains
from bath and basins. Fix loose or broken tiles and clean
kitchen and bathroom tiles.
Raise blinds and open curtains to let
light in. Clean light fittings, put in 100 watt bulbs, and
fix light switches. Clean marks off the walls.
Arrange the furniture to make the rooms
look big and easy to walk in, but don’t do this at the
last moment.
Steam cleaning the carpets adds the
finishing touch, despite the cost.
Avoid repainting unless the entire
house is to be painted.
Remove kitty litter trays and dog food
bowls.
Don’t leave dishes in the sink or the
draining board. Some dishes cooked the night before may
leave an unpleasant odour.
Use your best bed covers and put
cushions and soft toys on the children’s beds. Put
valuables and personal items away.
In the bathroom, have attractive,
healthy plants on show, especially by the mirror. If the
mirror needs replacing, do so. If not, give it a good
clean. Tidy drawers and vanity, putting cosmetics, razors
and toiletries away. Some attractive bottles of perfume
look elegant. Put a posy or bowl of dried, fragrant petals
by the basin and display of pretty soaps.
Put fresh flowers around the house,
like it’s a special occasion. Brew a pot of fresh coffee
so that the pleasant aroma permeates through the house.
And have some soothing music softly playing in the
background – but turn off TVs and radios.
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