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(VIDEO) How Do I Prep My House for Sale?

Local Realtor Cheryl Holds gives some tips to take your home from "for sale" to "sold."

West metro real estate agent teamed up with Patch to answer the all-important question: How do I get my house sold?

Holds' Top Tips:

  1. Make the entrance inviting
  2. Finish any unfinished projects, including painting
  3. Clean, clean, clean—even inside cabinets and closets
  4. Think about Kitty and Fido!
  5. Create a warm and inviting atmosphere with soft music and yummy smells

BONUS TIP FOR BUYERS: Be realistic! In the era of HGTV, sometimes buyers have unrealistic expectations, too.

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