4. Selling Your Home
Room to Room
Entryway:
Clean and polish everything.
Make sure it is well lit.
Make sure it is clutter free.
Bedrooms:
Arrange the furniture for the flow of traffic.
Make sure they are clutter free.
Living Room/Family Room/Den:
Arrange the furniture for the flow of traffic and to give the illusion of space.
Remove ashes from fireplaces and woodstoves.
Make sure all light switches work.
Clean the drapes.
Polish, mop the floors.
Storage Areas:
Basement, Garage, Attic
Remove all junk and clutter.
If the basement is damp or musty, try a dehumidifier.
Make sure these areas are well lit.
Kitchens Are Under Close Scrutiny:
Clean the exterior of all appliances, including the stove hood filter.
Clean counter tops and cabinet faces: the shinier, the better.
Clutter free.
Remove magnets and messages from the front of the refrigerator.
Clean the floor and consider replacing it if it is worn.
If you have ceramic tile, make sure the grout is clean and white.
Bathrooms Are Also Extremely Important:
If faucets drip, repair or replace them.
Remove stains from all fixtures.
Make sure all lights have the highest wattage that is safe for each fixture.
Put out fresh, clean towels.
Check ceramic tile, make sure the grout is clean.
Remove any mildew.
Make sure drains are clog free.
Shower doors should sparkle.
