bathrooms.
A kitchen can sell a house because it is the heart of a home, the place where family and friends gather to enjoy one another’s company and share meals. Buyers will be turned off by dirt and grime, cooking smells, and stinky trash. Clean all cabinet surfaces as well as under the sink. 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 be kept clean 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 AT HOME
Pets are wonderful, and I personally love them. I am prowd mom of three small rescue dogs but not everyone likes animals in their home. In fact, some people are highly allergic to domestic pets. Home buyers don’t want to dodge your sweet, excited, barking dog or deal with the fur and dander of your friendly cat — much less have to deal with unfriendly animals. Pet dander and odors will tank a positive viewing experience for potential buyers who, at best, consider pets an unnecessary distraction, and, at worst, begin to imagine all sorts of hidden pet stains and damage. Do your best to minimize the presence of your pets. Dog dishes, cat litter boxes, and beds should to be out of sight or clean at all times. At the very least, pets should be relegated to crates or the backyard while showing your home, but it is best to move them from the location entirely such as taking them for a walk, if that is possible. With all the staging work complete, you are ready to list and showcase your home. In the next section, you will learn how
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