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Appraisal
Appraisal Institute
Headquartered in
Chicago, Illinois, the Appraisal Institute and its predecessor organizations
have been at the forefront of the real estate appraisal profession for more than
60 years.
http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/
General
U.S. Census Bureau Web Site
The Census
Bureau Web Site provides on-line access to data, publications, products, and
programs.
http://www.census.gov/
Local Directory
Yahoo! Get Local
Find local Web sites,
businesses, city guides, classifieds, and online communities.
http://local.yahoo.com/
Relocation
MonsterMoving.com
Manage the moving and
relocation process with mortgage quotes and calculators, address change, utility
transfer, city profiling, self storage locator, moving van line and moving truck
rental quotes.
http://www.monstermoving.com/
Relocation Central
A comprehensive,
nationwide resource for the latest relocation/moving information organized by
city and categories of interest from apartments to zoos.
http://www.relocationcentral.com/
Salary.com
Free salary information,
salary and benefits advice, career and job search help. Hundreds of salary
surveys, compensation reports, and useful links.
http://www.salary.com/
School
American School Directory
Find vital
school information on all 108,000 K-12 schools in America.
http://www.asd.com/
GradSchools.com
Source of graduate
school programs information. Find thousands of graduate programs by curriculum
or by school.
http://www.gradschools.com/
You can significantly
influence the selling price of your property by
preparing before putting it on the market.
Here are some suggestions to improve a buyer's
first impression of your home. Print this out
and use it as a reference.
General
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Remove clutter
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Remove cobwebs from ceilings and
corners
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Remove paint splash on floor and
cabinets
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Clean and polish door hardware
and handrails
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Clean wall switches and outlet
covers
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Clean and tidy basement and
attic storage
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Add plants and flowers
throughout the house
House Exterior
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Sealed driveway
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Weed-free driveway and walkways
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Healthy, weed-free, and trimmed
lawn
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Trees and shrubs trimmed
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Wash front steps and porch
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Check front doorbell and bell
light
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Clean or replace welcome mat
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Repair and repaint fences and
gates
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Clean gutters and downspouts
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Clean or repaint siding
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Wash windows and screens
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Clean shutters
Living, Family, Dining Rooms
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Repaint or touch up walls,
ceiling and trim
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Repair or replace damaged
molding
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Clean and wax hardwood and vinyl
floors
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Shampoo carpet
Bedroom
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Repaint or touch up walls,
ceiling and trim
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Clean drapes and bedspread
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Shampoo carpet
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Clean out all closets
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Clear all bedroom furniture
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Put away all clothing
Bathrooms
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Paint or wallpaper using light
colors
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Scrub tile, bleach, and repair
grout
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Check to see that drawers/doors
open easily
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Clean floor
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Clean out medicine cabinet
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Seal around tubs and showers
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Replace old toilet seats
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Replace shower window curtains
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Put out a set of color
coordinated bath linen
Kitchen
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Paint or wallpaper walls and
ceiling with light color
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Clean floor
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Clean cabinets and appliances
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Clean out refrigerator and wash
interior
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Empty dishwasher and clean
around controls
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Check operation of all
appliances
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Arrange and clean food storage
areas
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Clean out cabinets and drawers
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Neatly display dishes in
cabinets
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Clear clutter from counter tops
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Check to see that drawers/doors
open easily
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Wash or replace curtain
Laundry
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Check operation of appliances
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Clean all appliances
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Clean and organize laundry area
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Provide adequate light to area
Garage
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Check operation of wall sockets
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Remove oil and grease from floor
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Clean and organize storage
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Maintain noisy garage door
opener
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