SPRING CLEANING FOR A SPRING LISTING
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FEW SPRING CLEANING IDEAS! YES ALREADY…
1. Apply fresh paint. A new coat of interior and exterior
paint dramatically improves the appearance of your home and makes it feel fresh
and clean. To appeal to the widest audience, stick to neutral colors that will
go with any furniture, and choose an exterior paint that matches other homes in
the neighborhood.
2. Focus on the floors. Steam clean all carpets, use a
wood-cleaning product on hardwood floors, and consider professional cleaning
for tile or marble. The walls, ceiling and floors are what potential buyers pay
the closest attention to while on home tours, so it’s important that they are
as clean as possible.
3. Make a grand entrance. Consider replacing or painting the
front door. First impressions go a long way. Clean and polish the doorknob and
fixtures, and dress up the entry with seasonal decorations such as flowers or a
wreath. People are naturally attracted to symmetry, so place any accents on
both sides of the door.
4. Maintain the yard. Landscaping has a major effect on curb
appeal. Make sure your home looks its best by removing fallen trees/branches
from the winter, weeding the flowerbeds, and pruning the bushes. Think flower
boxes or border flowers to add a pop of color. Clean
landscaping with native plants improves curb appeal.
5. De-clutter and organize. Keep only the essentials, and put
everything else in storage or give it away. Not only will your home will feel
cleaner and bigger when it’s not filled with stuff, this process will save you
time when you’re ready to move.
6. Let in the light. Wash the windows inside and out, clean
the curtains and blinds, dust any light fixtures and replace any burnt-out
bulbs. A room filled with light will feel more warm and inviting.
7. Deep clean the kitchen and bath. Wipe down or paint the cupboards, clean
the grout between tiles, clear everything off the counters. Re-caulk tubs,
showers and sinks and polish the fixtures. Make sure no mold is present and all
smells fresh.
8. All these tips will make your visual
tour look inviting.
OK,
so that’s only 7. This is enough to get
your started, don’t you agree.
Let’s
sell your home this season. I’m here to
help.
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