We will help you to simplify, depersonalize, and de-clutter the home in order for it to show larger and brighter, giving a more spacious feeling to potential buyers. These steps will provide you with an advantage over the competition. Many items will need to be removed to storage and packed for moving. This is important and should be considered as merely giving you a head start on the move to your new home.
The list of things below will help your home show larger and brighter and give a more spacious feeling to potential buyers, giving you an advantage over the competition.
General
Start by airing out the home. Most people are turned off by even the smallest odor. Odors must be eliminated, especially if you have dogs, cats, or young children in diapers or if you are a smoker.
If it has been over a year since the carpets have been cleaned—or if they really need it—now is the time to do it. Bare floors should be waxed or polished, as well.
Clean and wipe down all stained woodwork including doors and cabinets with a wood maintenance product such as “Old English” or “Liquid Gold.”
Replace or clean A/C filters. Clean all A/C vents and intake grids.
Keep A/C set no warmer than 75 degrees and heat no cooler than 70 degrees.
Interior
Upgrade the wattage in all light fixtures to the highest level safety will allow.
Dust/Wash all light fixtures and fans.
Dust blinds, windowsills, and plant ledges.
Remove any cobwebs inside and outside.
Clean interior and exterior of all windows and glass doors.
Take screens off before washing and leave off front of house.
Keep all blinds/shades pulled up/open and draperies removed to allow maximum light.
Carpet
Steam clean if not replacing.
Bathrooms
Clean all tubs, toilets, and sinks. Then polish the sinks with lemon or vegetable oil. Polish all hardware to a shine.
Store unused shampoos, soaps, scrubbing implements, razors, etc. under sink.
Store laundry hamper in closet.
Store wastebasket under sink.
Rugs/commode lid covers should be removed.
Store cleansers under sink.
Streamline counter—1 or 2 decorative items only.
Linen cabinets should be organized and items reduced.
Use baskets to hold make-up and toiletries so that after use they can be stored under the counter.
Bathtubs, showers, and sinks should be freshly caulked. Th e grout and tile should be clean and in good condition. Th ere should be no leaks in the
faucets or traps.
Keep all fl at surfaces (countertops, appliance tops, and furniture) cleared off as much as possible. Kitchen counters should have very little on them to show that there is plenty of available workspace. Keep appliances stored
when not in use.
Go over the kitchen as if you were a health inspector. Clean the oven, range (new drip pans) and the seal of the dishwasher door.
Remove all magnets, notes, pictures, etc. from front and sides of refrigerator.
Store trash can in pantry.
There is more: pantry, closets, utility room, exterior, etc. If you want to receive that information, please contact send your inquiry to info@RealEstateOnHeels.com.
Tatyana is Lithuanian born graduate of Vilnius University Law School where she successfully practiced law, and created a widely read European Fashion Magazine. In the United States, since becoming a citizen, Tatyana has been a successful Commercial and Mortgage Lender at Bank of America, a licensed Financial Advisor, and the founder of The Georgia Commerce Club which is the largest privately owned chamber in the Nation. As a Real Estate Agent she brings her marketing and networking skills and some European Style and Fashion to help her clients find their perfect home.