Greg Blake and Tim Smith - WHY YOUR HOME WON'T SELL AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT

envision themselves living there.

Hardcore Cleaning: Now that the clutter is gone, move on to hardcore cleaning. Be meticulous. Tidy each room from top to bottom.

Make sure you don’t forget to:

• 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 out the cobwebs. • Dust your blinds. • Wash walls, unless you plan on painting. • Clean all glass surfaces: mirrors, television screens, patio doors, and windows. • Polish all wooden surfaces. • Wipe down any leather furniture. • Attack all appliances (especially in the kitchen) with cleaning fervor. Make them shine! • Sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, faucets, and countertops need to be impeccable. Every room is important, but particularly the kitchen and bathrooms.. They need to be spotless. Vacuum rugs, shampoo carpets, and mop as if your life depends on it.

PAINTING

Fresh paint provides a clean canvas.

If you haven’t painted your house in the last year, consider doing the entire interior right now. If you have painted it, you still might want to repaint.