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Getting Your STL Home Ready To Sell - Before Listing, Call Nanci Sticksel!

Edge, mow and fertilize the lawn. Reseed all sparse areas.

Trim hedges, weed lawns and flowerbeds, and prune trees. Cut back overgrown shrubbery.

Reseal cracks in foundation, steps, walkways, walls and patios. Power-wash the exterior....REPAIR/REPLACE IF NEEDED!

Clean and align gutters and downspouts; clean the chimney.

Remove oil stains from driveway and garage. Keep walks and driveway swept or free of ice.

Wash the windows inside and out.

Hire a cleaning service to thoroughly clean the interior.

Paint the walls, trim and ceilings... grays and beiges are still best.

Repair cracks, holes and damage to plaster, wallboard, wallpaper, paint, and tiles.

Replace damaged window panes, moldings and woodwork.

Repair drippy faucets and showerheads. Unclog slow drains.

Shampoo carpets, scrub and wax linoleum or wood floors.

Clean out the fireplace and lay some logs in it.

Mend torn screens. Clean out all window tracks.

Replace burned-out light bulbs. Use brighter light bulbs.

Renail creaking boards or stairs; lubricate squeaking doors.

Clean all appliances (especially refrigerator and oven).

Replace old toilet seats and shower curtains.

Clear all cobwebs from corners and doorways.

Wash all light switches, handrails and doorknobs.

Clean all mirrors and glass fixtures.

Repair anything broken.

Call me first to get a personalized list of items that will fetch you more money for your home!

Nanci Sticksel, Realtor

Sticksel Will SELL!

314.568.6999