CHAPTER 12 Make Your Home Spotless (And No, our Home Spotless (And No, It’s Not Just About Sweeping Under eeping Under the Rug) Buyers make up their minds in the first 8 seconds of walking into your home. Yep, 8 seconds. So, when it comes to selling, first impressions aren’t just important; they’re EVERYTHING. If you want to catch their eye and get that offer, you need your home looking fresh, clean, and ready to move in. Now, you could hire someone to do all the work for you (and I’ve got a list of pros if you need it). But guess what? Some of this you can do yourself, and you don’t need to break a sweat.
CLEANING
Think spotless. Think brand-new car smell, but for your house. Because that’s what buyers want to smell when they walk in. Fresh, clean, and like they’re the first ones to step foot in that space. No exceptions. Here’s the no-nonsense, easy-to-do checklist: • Declutter: The first step? Cut the clutter by half. If you don’t need it, get rid of it. Donate it, sell it, or throw it in storage. The fewer things you have lying around, the bigger your home will look. Trust me, it’s like magic. And don’t get me wrong, I get it—some of that stuff is sentimental. But your goal here is to make the space feel fresh and neutral, not like a personal museum. • Hardcore Cleaning: Once the clutter is gone, it’s time to scrub every inch of that place. Dust every corner, clean 28
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