HOW TO GET YOUR HOME IN TO SELLING CONDITION PART 3

Bedrooms

• Arrange furniture to create a spacious look.

• Remove games, toys, magazines, cosmetics, jewelry – especially on the nightstands.

• Replace bedspreads, quilts and pillow shams if they are worn or faded.

Bathrooms

• Remove rust and mildew stains.

• Wash or replace shower curtains।

• Make sure everything sparkles – including grout.

• Replace worn rugs and towels.

Kitchen

• Make sure all appliances work.

• Throw away or eat the foods that you’ve been storing for so long।

• Clean the inside of the refrigerator, stove and cabinets. Make sure everything is organized to create a spacious look.

• If your stove has electric burners, purchase new drip pans for each burner. Wash removable knobs in your dishwasher.

• Polish the cabinets with furniture oil.

• Make sure appliances, countertops and the sink sparkle. Install new faucets if necessary.

Attic, Basement and Garage

• Get rid of unnecessary items. Store or pack items you won’t need until after the move.

• Organize everything to create more floor space and make inspections easy. Put things on shelves or in matching boxes.

• Provide bright lighting.

• Clean all equipment and vents. Replace filters. Fix any insulation that might be showing.

• Take care of stale or musty odors. Open the windows, dust and wash the walls and floors, purchase room deodorizers.

When It’s Time to Show

• Make sure your property folder is out in the open. It should contain utility bills, an MLS profile, your Seller’s Disclosure, extra property flyers and extra business cards.

• Do a quick clean and vacuum. Air out your house. Dispose all trash.

• Put pets outside if it’s safe to do so.

• Turn on a radio with peaceful music.

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