would transform the look of your property into a palace. But as a flipper, you’re obviously trying to do everything you can to maximize your profits. And if you are going to be renting the property out, you may want to consider virtual staging once you have your photos...yes there is such a thing. It's very affordable and can help when marketing your rental online. The good news is that you don’t have to spend a fortune to make your property look ready for opening night. You will, however, need to be able to look at your property and objectively to spot the eyesores and problems a buyer will quickly notice. Here are some common staging improvements that agents recommend: Deep clean: The goal is to make your property shine. Be meticulous. Tidy each room from top to bottom. For a good deep cleaning, you should do the following: • Get rid of cobwebs first. This keeps you from getting dust bunnies all over freshly cleaned floors and furniture. • Dust ceiling fans and lighting fixtures while you clean the cobwebs. • Replace any burned out bulbs. • Dust your blinds. • Wash walls unless you’ve recently painted them. • Clean all glass surfaces: mirrors, television screens, patio doors, and windows. • Polish all wooden surfaces, including wooden floors. • Dust baseboards and window trim. • Polish door hardware and make sure you remove any paint drips. • Wipe down any leather furniture. • Attack all appliances with cleaning fervor. Make them 138
Powered by FlippingBook