Preparing to sell your house? This is not your typical “to do” list. We prepare our clients for an easy sale and successful move, these are our tips:
Clean your house. If you watch HGTV’s “Tough Love with Hilary Farr” you will see the “before” and “after” rooms that she has tackled. Surprisingly, or maybe not so surprisingly, the rooms are transformed “after” they clean the rooms. Of course, after that they arrange the rooms and bring in some new furniture and décor, but that’s another blog.
Declutter and organize your stuff to make it easier to pack. Letting go of things can be difficult, but once you get rid of the unnecessary stuff you will be left with items that are useful and make you happy - and you will have less things to pack! With the clutter gone, your home will look tidy and clean. If organizing is the bane of your existence, you may want to hire a professional Home Organizer to make this easier - check out Home Organized 😉
Scrub your sinks, toilets, tubs and showers. Use whatever you need to make the bathrooms sparkle. Deep clean these areas now and then you will just need to maintain them in the coming months. Our tip – White Bleach Tablets for your toilets, pop one in the tank and it lasts for months.
Vacuum and dust. Pay close attention to your baseboards as they are often overlooked as part of the cleaning process. Our tip – Mr. Clean Magic Erasers (slightly dampened) and a microfiber towel to remove the grime and dust.
Schedule a carpet cleaner right before you house goes on the market. We have seen amazing transformations when carpets are professionally cleaned.
Get ready to paint. This is one of our secret weapons for success in any market. Entryways, ceilings, and baseboards are the first spots to tackle.
If you need more information or you are interested in our Prep for Success Program, contact us to see how we can help sell your home. If you’re not quite ready to get your house “show ready” but want to start organizing, check out Home Organized where we take a comprehensive approach to home organization - implementing simple systems that work & look good, while also styling your space with our modern & clean aesthetic.