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Selling Your Home Series – Cleaning

Selling your Home Cleaning your Home is the easiest and most affordable way to impress a buyer and may help in getting the price you want when an offer comes in. Here an easy way to stay on top of it if you get all the hard work done before you put it on the market.

How I sold my Home in 10 days and got a full price offer!: A great series loaded with tips to get your home to sell fast!

Cleaning your Home is the easiest and most affordable way to impress a buyer and may help in getting the price you want when an offer comes in.

Yes, it’s hard work, but it certainly pays off in the end.  

We all know the importance of dusting, vacuuming and wiping down the counters, but here are a few things you don’t want to miss and with my Daily Checklist, it’s really very easy to stay on top of it if you get all the hard work done before you put it on the market.

Selling Your Home Cleaning

Start with the Entryway.

You’ve made sure your house has the Curb Appeal to draw them in, and now the first impression must be just right.

But when a buyer walks into your home, the first room they see should be impeccable.

This is going to be the first impression of what’s to be expected of the rest of the home.

Make sure it is clean and simplified.

*Don’t Forget*

Dust the backs of doors and the baseboards, especially behind those doors. I was shocked at my baseboards!

Selling your Home Cleaning your Home is the easiest and most affordable way to impress a buyer and may help in getting the price you want when an offer comes in. Here an easy way to stay on top of it if you get all the hard work done before you put it on the market.

The next room you need to focus on is the Kitchen.

You’ve already cleared the counters, and stored away of the kids artwork on the fridge, but this room really needs to sparkle.

Your dishes should be put away and in the dishwasher.  No one wants to smell last night’s supper.  An easy trick is to run the quick rinse cycle on your dishwasher to wash away any food that may cause odors.

*Don’t Forget*

Vacuum the coils on the fridge and vacuum the inside corners of your pantry and cabinets.

Selling your Home Cleaning your Home is the easiest and most affordable way to impress a buyer and may help in getting the price you want when an offer comes in. Here an easy way to stay on top of it if you get all the hard work done before you put it on the market.

Those dust bunnies will stand out and the buyers will look in all your storage areas.

Selling your Home Cleaning your Home is the easiest and most affordable way to impress a buyer and may help in getting the price you want when an offer comes in. Here an easy way to stay on top of it if you get all the hard work done before you put it on the market.

The last room that you must stay on top of is the Bathroom.

This may be the most important room of all.

No one wants to bathe in a moldy shower. To avoid leaving a bad impression with a potential buyer, scrub the grout and tile, remove water build up, clean the sides of the toilet, and make sure it is immaculate.

*Don’t Forget*

Buyers will be opening cabinets, so make sure they look nice and uncluttered.

*Other tips to consider*

Scrub the sliding door track and make the glass crystal clear.

Selling your Home Cleaning your Home is the easiest and most affordable way to impress a buyer and may help in getting the price you want when an offer comes in. Here an easy way to stay on top of it if you get all the hard work done before you put it on the market.

Those ceiling fans and lampshades need attention as well. So be sure to vacuum or dust those areas!

Selling your Home Cleaning your Home is the easiest and most affordable way to impress a buyer and may help in getting the price you want when an offer comes in. Here an easy way to stay on top of it if you get all the hard work done before you put it on the market.

Real Estate Expert, Renee Burrows, says,

We see lots of deferred maintenance, missing systems and damage.  My best advice to you (unless your comparables show otherwise) is to slap on that neutral paint (if necessary), clean the carpets and de-clutter.   Make sure the home is easy to show at all times (again – your competition is VACANT property which is VERY easy to get in to!)  Also make sure it is priced and marketed well.  If you are dealing with a declining market, it isn’t wise to sink in thousands of dollars with a negative return on investment.”

Now, I’m not saying that doing all these detailed things will get you barrels of dollars, but it’s all about the mindset.  

If you are paying attention to these little details, the rest of your house will fall in line naturally.

A clean home looks like a well cared for home and that will impress a buyer the most.

A question often asked is how I stay on top of keeping the house show ready while homeschooling and running a business from my home.  

So here’s how I do it.

Daily Cleaning List

Cleaning your Home is the easiest and most affordable way to impress a buyer and may help in getting the price you want when an offer comes in. Yes, it's hard work, but it certainly pays off in the end.  We all know the importance of dusting, vacuuming and wiping down the counters, but here are a few things you don't want to miss and with my Daily Checklist, it's really very easy to stay on top of it if you get all the hard work done before you put it on the market.

This list is my lifesaver.  If I’ve accomplished these chores each day, even if the house is at it’s worst, it’s better than most.  

Buyers may overlook a few toys left out if the rest of the house is in tip top shape.

Each Morning

Make Beds
Wipe Counters and Surfaces – Keep spray, Lysol wipes, Windex wipes, and Pledge wipes in a handled tote. You can just carry it around with you when you go through. Don’t miss those toothpaste spots in the sink and on the mirror.
Empty the Dishwasher – a prospective buyer may check out the dishwasher. Don’t overwhelm them with smells or old food.
Clean up after Breakfast – I added this since my little ones aren’t the cleanest eaters!
Swish the Toilet – It only takes a second, so a quick swish ensures the toilets are sparkling.
Spray the House – Using a light scent, it can be an easy way to refresh your home.

Each Evening

Clean Bathroom Sinks and Replace the Hand Towel – Staying on top of the bathroom is key!
Sweep or Spot Clean your Floors
Load / Run the Dishwasher
Collect or Empty Trash Cans – Each night, I gather all the trash – it helps keep the house smelling fresh.
Pick Up Around the House – in just a few minutes before bed, I take the time to straighten up. Fluff the pillows, pick up any toys, hide the remotes.
Use Your Washer as a Hamper – A great way to keep your house clean. Once it’s full, simply run a load!

I do one larger chore each day as well, like vacuuming, mopping, dusting, etc.  This makes it so easy to stay organized and stress free while your house is on the market.

Since we are coming to a close in our Selling Your Home Series, in the next post, we’ll be talking about how to set up Showing Instructions. The earlier posts in this series are listed below for your convenience.

How I sold my Home in 10 days and got a full price offer!: A great series loaded with tips to get your home to sell fast!

Selling Your Home Series
Getting the Numbers
The Cost of Selling
Curb Appeal
Neutral Decor
Depersonalizing your Space
Showing Instructions

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2 Comments

  1. Awesome tips!! Dirty baseboards drive me crazy! Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent. I love seeing your wonderful tips! Happy Easter!
    hugs
    Kathy

  2. These are great tips! So true! I just vaccuumed our base boards today..yuck! Thanks for sharing at Pinwothy Projects.