CLEAN! THEN CLEAN MORE!
This sounds obvious—cleanliness is next to salesmanship. However, many sellers believe a quick vacuum once they have packed up all the stuff is enough to call the place clean. A house on the market must sparkle to the point where it does not appear as if it has ever been lived in. Buyers are looking for a fresh start in their home-buying experience and will turn away from anything not meeting their “fresh start” expectations. Bear in mind that moving furniture out of the house exposes all floor and wall areas. Keep up with cleaning on a regular basis for however long it takes to sell. The buyer will use the sense of smell as much as sight in viewing the house. Eliminate all pet and food odors. Make sure the place smells fresh at all times. Keep the home aired out by opening windows every few days, and invest in plug-in air fresheners for a longer-lasting effect. Keep the home smelling fresh and well- maintained, rather than musty and deserted.
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