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How to clean up when selling your home
Morris Digital Works Wire Service
These 10 tips can help turn your "home for sale" into a home that's
sold:
The Best Approach. The first thing a potential buyer sees is
the front of your home. Make sure the lawn is freshly cut and the
landscaping is neatly manicured. Touch up any chipped paint where
necessary and remove any debris that has found its way onto your property.
Clear the Way. Everyone loves a grand entrance. Umbrellas,
coats and shoes should all find a home in a nearby closet or utility
room. Move any large pieces of furniture that may block or obscure
incoming and outgoing traffic. Try mirrors or flowers for a light
and airy look.
Be a Space Case. The bigger the better. Store any unnecessary
furniture and items that may clog up rooms and halls in a storage
unit. Allow plenty of floor and wall space to show. This will make
your home look and feel larger to the potential buyer.
In the Clean and Clear. Nobody likes a dirty house. Vacuum,
dust and scrub your house from top to bottom. Even do windows and
light fixtures.
Show Your Nooks and Crannies. Allow porches, alcoves, garages,
tool sheds and any other storage areas to show without shame. Hang
yard tools and sporting equipment on walls or from the ceiling of
your garage or tool shed. Remove items that are dust collectors and
space mongers.
Clear the Closet. Not many homes have enough closet space,
but yours should look like it does. Clear out closets so they look
well-ordered and spacious. Keep as many belongings off the closet
floor as possible, and make sure it's neatly vacuumed. This gives
the feeling of plenty of closet space to the potential buyer.
Lighten Up. Keep curtains open to allow plenty of light to
radiate in. Clean your skylights to allow maximum sunlight penetration.
Remove any objects or furniture that may be blocking windows or sliding
glass doors. Make certain all light fixtures have new, brightly burning
bulbs. Remember, light equals space.
Two Moves Are Never Better Than One. If you are going to move
into a rental before buying a home, store your belongings and live
with the bare necessities. This will keep furniture and breakables
free from potential damage that could be incurred during extra, unnecessary
moving.
Safe Passage. Store extra belongings in a temperature-controlled,
secure, well-lit environment. Knowing your keepsakes are in a safe
place helps provide peace of mind during a stressful transition time.
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