Genine Gilbert - SELLING SECRETS YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS

in the kitchen and bathrooms. Homebuyers will open cabinets, pantries, and closets to assess their storage opportunities.

GENERAL LIST OF TO-DOS:

• Clear the cobwebs from every corner of your home. • Dust ceiling fans and lighting fixtures. • Dust the blinds. • Wash the walls. This has to be done before repainting, so this will save you time later. • Clean all glass surfaces: mirrors, screens, patio doors, and tables. • Polish all wooden surfaces. • Wipe down leather furniture. • Attack all appliances with cleaning fervor. Make them shine! • Scrub sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, faucets, and countertops. They should be impeccable. • All tiled areas, including grout, should be free of discoloration, stains, and especially mildew. • Clean the window treatments. Wash the windows so that the natural light will enhance your living space. • Vacuum rugs, shampoo carpets, and mop floors thoroughly.

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