Clean the
entryway carefully; it creates the buyer's first
interior impression of your home .
Clean the
inside of all kitchen and bathroom cabinets and
neatly organize items on shelves.
Clean
windowsills.
Doors should
be oiled and squeak-free.
Dry clean
your drapes.
Empty trash
cans, recycling bins and ash trays.
Ensure all
doors, cabinets and drawers can open completely
without any blockage.
Exterminate
any insect problems.
Get rid of
odors (pet, food).
Have a garage
sale before the home is listed.
Hiring a
professional cleaning service, once every few
weeks while the house is on the market.
If needed,
remove clutter by renting off-site storage space.
Keep
baseboards clean and dusted.
Keep
bookshelves, entertainment units organized
neatly.
Keep clothing
hung neatly, shoes organized.
Keep screens
clean and vacuumed or remove screens from the
windows and store out of site. The windows will
look brighter fron the outside without the
screens.
Keep shower
curtains fresh and free from mildew.
Remove any
non-furniture items from floors.
Make
bathrooms sparkle; sinks, toilets and tubs should
be immaculate.
Make
stairwells and corridors clutter-free.
Dust and
clean ceiling fans.
Organize
closets.
Polish all
interior woodwork.
Remove
appliances from kitchen counters to give a look
of spaciousness.