Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Home Selling Tips 1

Clean & De-clutter your home prior to and while your home is on the market for sale.

Improvements Checklist
  1. Appliances should be cleaned - inside and out
  2. Clean all curtains, drapes and blinds
  3. Clean or purchase new front door accessories
  4. Clean the entryway carefully; it creates the buyers first interior impression of your home
  5. Clean the inside of all kitchen and bathroom cabinets and neatly organize items on shelves
  6. Clean windowsills
  7. Doors should be oiled and squeak-free
  8. Dry clean your drapes
  9. Empty trash cans, recycling bins and ash trays
  10. Ensure all doors, cabinets and drawers can open completely without any blockage
  11. Exterminate any insect problems
  12. Get rid of odors (pet, food)
  13. Have a garage sale before the home is listed
  14. Hire a professional cleaning service, once every few weeks while the house is on the market
  15. If needed, remove clutter by renting off-site storage space.
  16. Keep baseboards clean and dusted.
  17. Keep bookshelves, entertainment units organized neatly.
  18. Keep clothing hung neatly, shoes organized
  19. Keep screens clean and vacuumed
  20. Keep shower curtains fresh and free from mildew
  21. Keep stairways and corridors clear
  22. Make bathrooms sparkle; sinks, toilets and tubs should be immaculate
  23. Make stairwells and corridors clutter-free
  24. Mop and sweep all floors
  25. Organize closets
  26. Polish all interior woodwork
  27. Remove appliances from kitchen counters to give a look of spaciousness
  28. Remove oil spots from garage
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