and more marketable.
Deep Cleaning: Every Detail Matters Once your home is decluttered, it’s time for a deep clean. Every surface, room, and corner should be spotless. What to Clean: • Cobwebs and Dust: Start with ceilings, fans, and lighting fixtures. Work your way down to blinds, walls, and furniture. • Glass Surfaces: Clean mirrors, windows, patio doors, and television screens until they shine. • Wood and Leather: Polish wooden surfaces and wipe down leather furniture. • Appliances: Scrub your kitchen appliances thoroughly, buyers notice! • Bathrooms and Kitchens: Pay extra attention to sinks, tubs, toilets, showers, and countertops. These spaces must be impeccable. • Floors: Vacuum, shampoo carpets, and mop hard floors as if your sale depends on it, because it does! Repainting for a Fresh Canvas Fresh paint is one of the most cost-effective ways to make your home feel new. Even if you’ve painted recently, consider a fresh coat. What to Paint: • Walls, ceilings, trim, window casings, doors, and closets. Choose Neutral Colors: Stick with colors like gray, beige, tan, off-white, or white. These shades provide a blank canvas that allows buyers to imagine their own style in the space. Avoid bold or trendy colors, even if they’re newly applied.
Tip: Neutral doesn’t have to mean boring. Choose soft, inviting
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