There are six key steps to giving your home
a winning look:
1. Keep it uncluttered: It will be neater and appear
larger, giving it a more open feeling.
2. Keep it clean: Gives the impression that your home
has been well cared for. Fresh paint, clean surfaces
give it a fresh look.
3. Repair it: The need for repairs can make or break
a sale, so fixing items before can save time later.
4. Neutralizing: Distracting colors and personal items
can make it difficult for someone else to visualize
themselves there.
5. Inviting: Fresh clean smells and fresh flowers
make a home memorable and inviting.
6. Showtime: Before you leave make a check of every
room and make sure to put away any toys, clothes,
food or other items that may be left out.
With these steps in mind, take a specific look at
your home starting with the outside.
Outside:
Trim weeds and clean up the garden and lawns. Add
fresh bark. Reseed bald spots and pet areas.
Repair broken windows and screens. Fresh paint or
clean up the doors.
Add plants and flowers to porches and decks.
Kitchen:
Remove small appliances & eliminate counter top clutter.
Clean any stains and deodorize odor areas. Sink, garbage
cans etc.
Clear off refrigerator memos, magnets and other papers.
Bathroom:
Remove extra toiletries and keep them out of site.
Clean stains and mold, patch holes and caulk/grout
as needed.
Have clean decorative towels out only.
Living Room & Family Room:
Have minimal furniture and decorative pieces out.
Neutral Paint or wallpaper.
Clean Carpets and deodorize.
Open blinds and curtains to keep it light and airy.
Bedroom:
Minimize closets. Store extra clothing, shoes, toys
etc.
Remove wall clutter, such as posters etc.
Arrange toys and other items to look appealing.
Don't leave window uncovered, install blinds or a
simple curtain.
Clean carpets and Rugs.
Basement
Arrange storage items neatly.
Clean Laundry room. Sweep and clean appliances.
Dirty Laundry needs to be kept in basket or hamper.
Recommend daily washing to avoid pile-ups.
Basement floors need to be swept or vacuumed.
Remove Cobwebs.
Clean windows.
Deodorize
Garage
Straighten workbench and arrange tools.
Sweep floors and clean up grease spots.
Remove clutter items and storage to enlarge the space.
Paint drywall and clean other wall spaces.
Other
Pet areas; Clean and deodorize pet kennels and bedding.
Pet dishes should be clean or put away.
Food stored away. (Some food has strong odor)
Attic access in garage accessible and free of obstacles.
Windows- clean inside and out. Check daily for smudges.
Deck- keep minimal furniture. Fresh potted plants.
Scrape and paint if needed. Tighten any lose boards
or replace rotted/cracked boards.
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