The condition of your home will have a huge impact on how fast it sells, & its eventual selling price. Preparing your home for sale can pay you huge dividends. Many fix ups cost very little & consist mostly of time & some elbow grease. For example:
  • Clean the entire home thoroughly. Shampoo carpets, wash walls, clean sills, window screens & blinds. Clean out light fixtures & dust shelving. Be detailed!
  • Clean the clutter - all closets, cupboards & cabinets. Make your rooms look as spacious as possible. Store unnecessary furnishing items that make your home look crowded.
  • Arrange furnishing so that it is easy to walk through your home.
  • Scale down the number of photos, pictures, portraits & posters hanging on walls. Make sure you patch all nail and screw holes.
  • Keep your curtains and draperies open as a rule. You will want your home to show very light and bright. Find ways to screen any unappealing views.
  • Clean your oven. Degrease it and keep it looking as good as possible.
  • Make your kitchen shine. Remove clutter from counter tops and cabinets and store it. Keep your sink clean and clear of any dirty dishes.
  • Clean your refrigerator, inside and out. Make sure that you do the simple things like putting an open box of baking soda in your fridge. Also, remove unnecessary clutter from the door.
  • Keep scented candles burning in the kitchen and bathrooms. Pleasant fragrances will entice buyers to stay longer in your home.
  • Keep bathrooms scrubbed and tidy with fresh soap and neatly hung towels. Try to color coordinate your bathrooms.
  • Go through your entire home & touch up paint. Pay close attention to corners where there is traffic wear. Touch up baseboards, trim cabinets & cupboards.
  • Make sure that your home is well lit. Put higher wattage bulbs in dark areas or corners. Keep all lights on during showings, even in mid day.   (Adopted From www.livinginsouthernoregon.com)
Posted by The Reel Team at 3:59 PM

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$60 Pets 317-327-1397 They have over 100 pet options. Some highlights:
  • Millie (Pointer Mix): She is a social girl who is interested in other dogs! ID: A181703
  • Duncan (Collie Mix): Gentle and easy going and walks well on a leash.  ID:A185461
  • Maura (Boxer Mix): Maura is a sweet and fun girl! She's affectionate and gives kisses! ID:A185161
  • Raj (Shepherd Mix):  He is a little shy and timid, but getting more comfortable daily.  ID:A179503
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Reel Deals
  • ENTERTAINMENT CENTER Solid oak, good condition, $99. (406) 850-3357
  • DINETTE SET 5 pc, French Provincial, good condition. $98. Call (317)829-4427
  • DEHUMIDIFIER GE, all digital. $99 Call(317) 402-6832. 
  • Weight Bench 200 lb weights and 2 bar bells. $99. Call (317) 402-6832
  • GOLF CLUBS Pull Cart, Umbrella & Misc., $35. Call (317)255-0322
Charity Events
  • Sat, July 28, 2012, 8:00 AM. The Color Run 5K at White River State Park. A one of a kind experience about enjoying a color crazy day with friends and family. Begin in a white shirt and get pummeled with color each kilometer in the world's most colorful 5K. $35-45. 8 AM to 12 PM at Celebration Plaza. Info: 317-233-2434. www.thecolorrun.com/
  • Sat, Aug 11, 2012, 8:00 AM. Eric Wells Memorial Foundation Benefit Ride in Pendleton.  Proceeds benefit the homeless children at Dayspring Center Homeless Shelter. There are 3,000 homeless children on a nightly basis in Indiana. $25 per rider, $10 passenger. 8 AM to 10 PM. Info: See Web site below or call 317-759-3557.
  • Sat, Aug 18, 2012, 8:00 AM. Mike's Mentors Kids Fundraiser at Mike's Carwash. "The Works" carwash is $15 with 50% being donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana. All day on Saturday,  Aug. 18, at all Mike's locations. Info: See Web site below or call 317-472-3705.
  • Sat, Aug 18, 2012, 6:00 PM. Indiana Youth Group Dinner and Dance at Fort Harrison State Park. In the State Park Conference Center. Indiana Youth Group celebrates 25 years of service to LGBTQ youth in Indiana. $60. Proceeds   benefit IYG programs. 6-11 PM. Info: See    Web site below or call 317-541-8726.
  • Tues, Aug 21, 2012, 6:00 PM. Team in Training Preview Party at the Rathskeller Restaurant.  A preview party for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training program, an effort to help beat cancer. Free event. Info: See Web site below or call 317-860-3871. www.teamintraining.org/in 
Posted by The Reel Team at 3:50 PM
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