By Yuri Testarossa on 28 Jan 10

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The first thing to do is to get your property in pristine condition. Potential buyers are committing to a lot of debt and need to view your property as a dream home. This means you need to put forth your best when showing the property. Everything should be clean, including the garage. Plants should be alive and manicured, including along the side of the property. Any areas showing wear, particularly paint, must be cleaned up or repainted. Failing to take any of these steps will give the potential buyer the impression you did not take care of the home while owning it, a definite negative in the selling process.