soda over the problem area, which will help soak up moisture and defuse the smell. It is preferable to leave on overnight and vacuum in the morning.
LANDSCAPING
First impressions are paramount in homes sales and the last thing you want is for a potential buyer to be put off before they have even entered the house. Give prospects a warm welcome by ensuring you keep the outside looking neat and tidy. Trim the hedges, mow the lawn, and, depending on the season, keep on top of snow removal and fallen leaves. You want your house to look like you just moved out that morning and the building is still alive. Allowing anything to become unkempt and derelict is going to give the impression that the house has been abandoned and neglected, which is never going to help a sale.
OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE
You must also pay attention to the finer details of the exterior of your inherited house. Clean and maintain the gutters to avoid mess and check on the paint work, roof tiles, and brickwork. Walkways should not be cracked or broken. A frequent turn-off for a potential buyer is to arrive at a property and realize that their first thought is of everything they see that they would need to attend to. In appropriate seasons, you also want to create the impression that your house can withstand the different weather elements. If your house is still in great shape in harsh weather when other properties are looking tired and shabby, that will increase your chances of a sale.
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