KITCHEN AND BATH: FOCUS ON HIGH-IMPACT AREAS
The most important rooms in your home are the kitchen and bathrooms. A kitchen can sell a house because it is the heart of a home — the place family and friends gather to enjoy one another’s company. Buyers will be turned off by dirt and grime, cooking smells, and trash. Clean all cabinet surfaces as well as under the sink. As stated earlier, clear off the counters, leaving only a few necessities in sight. Under the sink can be a scary place. Sometimes you need to pull everything out, wipe it out and only put back the items that you actually use. Don't use this cabinet as storage. Trust me, buyers will look under there. Bathrooms are so important to Americans that most homes have at least two or three. As you work toward selling your home, it is imperative that the bathrooms are kept clean, better yet - spotless, and odor-free. Potential buyers might forgive a less-than-stellar child’s room, but a questionable bathroom or kitchen could cost you a sale.
PET PEEVES
Pets are wonderful, but homebuyers want to see your home without them. Domestic animals are not unique features or selling points of homes; pet dander and odor aren’t going to provide a positive viewing experience. Even if you are stowing them away, freshly launder pet beds as these are often a source of odors and allergens. Some prospects might have allergies, while others may not like animals. For all buyers, they are an unnecessary distraction. Minimize the presence of pets. Dog dishes, cat litter boxes, and beds need to be out of sight. Pets should be taken out of the home with you while showing your home. If that is not possible, they should be in a
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