OF THE GAME
Doing a thorough, deep cleaning of your home is vital. It works for people selling a car (they get more money), and it will work for you when selling your home. With the home depersonalized and decluttered, it might make sense to use a professional deep- cleaning service. Otherwise, with the clutter gone, move on to cleaning each room. Tidy each room, from top to bottom. Be meticulous, especially in the kitchen and bathrooms. Homebuyers will open cabinets, pantries, and closets to assess their storage opportunities.
GENERAL LIST OF TO-DOS:
• Clear the cobwebs from every corner of your home. • Dust ceiling fans and lighting fixtures, and even light bulbs. • Dust the blinds. • Clean all glass surfaces: mirrors, screens, patio doors, and tables. • Wash your windows inside and outside to allow light to flood your living spaces, and clean out the window tracks. • Polish all wooden surfaces. • Wipe down leather furniture. • Attack all appliances with cleaning fervor. Make them shine! • Scrub sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, faucets, and countertops. They must be impeccable. • All tiled areas, including grout, must be free of discoloration, stains, and mildew. • Clean the window treatments.
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