Prospective buyers want to envision themselves living in your home. Removing your personal effects will help them mentally move in. Creating a clean, clutter free environment will help sell your home.
Exterior and Grounds
- Mow lawn, trim shrubs
- Sweep walkways, pick up sticks, leaves
- Remove cars from driveway, hide trash cans
- Put toys, bicycles away, store seasonal decor
- Stow garden tools, supplies, remove garden hose
- Straighten deck furniture, clean pool area
- Fill planters with flowers
- Add a colorful flag
- Spread fresh mulch
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Inside the House
- Remove all visible clutter, open shades & blinds
- Wash windows & glass doors
- Replace burnt light bulbs, empty wastebaskets
- Hide pet dishes, toys, beds
- Turn on lights
- Vacuum carpets, sweep hard floors
- Turn off televisions, remove newspapers & mail
- Display attractive books, minimize knick-knacks
- Remove personal photos
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The Kitchen
- Remove art from refrigerator, store food in cabinets
- De-clutter counters, stove
- Stow small appliances, hide soaps, cleaning items
- Hide dish towels & sponges
- Clear sink of dishes
- Put away draining racks, organize open shelves
- Place fruit bowl on counter
- Display fresh pastries
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The Bedrooms
- Make the beds
- Arrange decorative pillows
- Put away clothing & shoes
- Clean under the bed
- Clear surfaces of clutter
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The Dining Room
- Straighten dining chairs
- Add centerpiece & candles
- Set the table for dinner
- Add a vase of flowers
- Add a bottle of wine, glasses
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The Bathroom
- Make the bathroom sparkle
- Hang fresh towels
- Clear counters of toiletries
- Clean mirrors
- Close toilet lid
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