Friday, 26th of September 2008 at 10:00:43 AMWhen you start thinking about selling your home, you instinctively start packing up and cleaning, which is an excellent place to start. The more small items you can get packed and put away ahead of time, the better. What are some of the items you should think about packing up?
- Small tables
- Extra toys
- Knick Knacks
- Excess furniture
- Family pictures
- Valuables
Open the space doesn’t just apply to the living areas.The next thing you should do is clean and straighten out cabinets and closets. Leave the necessities, and pack up everything else. If it’s spring, pack up all the winter clothes. Organize the shelves and shoes. Small spaces also look crowded when they have too many items in them.
Same thing for cabinets in the kitchen, laundry room and linen closets. Straighten up, clean up, throw away what you don’t want and pack what you don’t need for the next few months; extra towels, Tupperware, silverware, anything which will add space.
As you go through your home, check the condition of everyday things which seem to get the most wear and tear in our homes. These would include things like:
- Baseboards – paint or stain those nicks and scratches
- Faucets – if they leak, fix them
- Stove and Refrigerator – Clean them thoroughly
- Ceiling Fans – No wobbles and dust them.
- Outlet covers
- Air Filters (one of my pet peeves)
If you need to paint, paint using a neutral color. If you take down pictures, patch the holes and touch up the paint.
Clean, Clean, Clean – nothing speaks louder about the condition of a home than cleanliness! Especially the windows!
Take some time outside:
- Sweep the walkways
- Plant some flowers
- Keep the grass mowed
- Paint the front door or trim, if needed
- Trim the bushes
And pay special attention to the lock on the front door. If it’s broke or hard to open, replace it. Nothing sets the tone more than an agent struggling to get into the house to show it.
These are really just the basic items which can make a difference in the buyers thinking you have a nice home and falling in love with it.
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