8 Cleaning Tips to Prep Your House for Sale
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by Richard Morrison
- September 15, 2020
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Whether you are moving to a new and bigger house or liquidating your assets, it would help to Spring clean your home before a sale.
Doing so can help increase your home market value while letting you take inventory of your belongings. The idea here is to assess whether it is worth bringing your current possessions to your new place.
Plus, selling your old items can mean extra funds that you can use to fix your new place.
Keep on reading to discover home-cleaning tips that can help prep your house for sale!
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In order to make your house more appealing to buyers, it is important to clean and declutter the space to create an open and inviting atmosphere. Make sure to dust and polish furniture, launder drapery and upholstery, sweep, vacuum, and mop the floors. Additionally, deep clean fixtures, get rid of stains, and address any necessary repairs. If you want to make sure your home is in prime condition for potential buyers, it may be beneficial to hire a professional cleaning service.
1. Get the Whole Family Involved
If you want to finish Spring cleaning your house fast, it would be best to get your family involved. After all, you are not the only one who will be moving out of the house.
Getting everyone in your family involved also makes decluttering less overwhelming.
What you can do is ask your kids to clean their belongings. That way, you have less room to declutter.
It also ensures that there are not too many people involved with decluttering. Otherwise, it can lead to confusion and cleaning more than you need to.
2. Keep. Donate. Toss.
Once you and your family are done decluttering every room, the next thing you should do is assess your belongings.
We suggest that you separate them into three groups: Keep. Donate. Toss.
- Keep the items you will still use and likely bring to your new house.
- Donate the things you no longer use but are still usable.
- Toss broken and unusable items.
Doing so allows you to cut down on your possessions. And this could mean that you might not need to rent a moving truck at all. That would be a money-saving win!
Lastly, storage can be a big selling point for your potential buyers. Decluttering allows you to have empty and organized spaces, which can make your house look more prominent.
3. Make Your Kitchen Shine
To many, the kitchen is the heart of the home. That’s why it would be best to clear your kitchen.
Sure, your kitchen may be outdated, but a clean and spotless kitchen can make an impression.
What you can do is clear the counters. And do not forget to clean the pantry, fridge, stovetop, oven, and other appliances you have in your kitchen. Because as mentioned previously, fewer items can make space look bigger.
Moreover, take the time to check and fix leaking pipes. You are less likely to sell your house at a reasonable price if you do not.
4. Scrub Your Bathroom
Aside from your kitchen, it is also vital to clean your bathroom.
To ensure that it is sparkling clean before an open house, spend a few minutes to scrub your bathroom after every shower.
And do the following right before an open house:
- Polish the bathroom counters
- Polish the faucet, sink, and bathtubs
- Remove water stains from the mirrors and shower stalls
- Use a mix of water and vodka to remove mildews
- Hang up clean towels and new shower curtains
And like with your kitchen, take the time to check for and fix leaky pipes.
5. Clean Your Carpet Thoroughly
Your carpet can be one of the oldest items in your house. It has been through wear and tear, and your kids have spoilt it too many times.
Meaning, your carpet can turn off a potential potential home buyer.
But removing and replacing your carpet can be costly. It will not help improve your house’s market value, either.
What you can do instead is have it deep cleaned. Who knows? Your potential buyer might fall in love with how clean your carpet is.
6. Wash Your Windows
It is common for homeowners to neglect cleaning their windows. After all, it is cumbersome to do so. That’s because you might need to climb a ladder and carry your cleaning tools with you.
Nonetheless, it is imperative to clean or change your windows. Doing so allows natural light to come into your house, and it can help enhance your home curb appeal. Mind you; your curb appeal can be a deal-breaker when selling your house.
PRO TIP: Clean your windows on a cloudy day. Otherwise, the water and cleaning solution will leave a streak on the window.
7. Clean Every Nook and Crannies
Sure, you can clean obvious areas in your house like the bathroom and kitchen. But what about the neglected areas?
These are the top of the shelves, under the bed, the bottom of the oven, and more. You can clean them on your own if you are meticulous. Otherwise, there is no harm in hiring a professional home cleaner.
At Cleaning Exec House Cleaning NYC, we recommend that you book a deep cleaning session when getting your house ready for sale.
That way, you are sure that every nook and cranny in your house is well cared for.
8. Improve Your Curb Appeal
If you want to score a great deal for your house, you also need to fix your curb.
How your house looks from the street (also known as “curb appeal”) is what makes the first impression to your potential buyers. Here are some quick tips on how you can spruce it up:
- Clean your roof
- Repaint your door and wall
- Fix and upgrade your front porch lights
- Trim your shrubs, grass, and other plants
- Redo your walkway
- Power wash your front yard
Whatever you do to your front yard, the key here is to make it look spacious and welcoming. After all, your curb is the first thing that home buyers will see. Might as well maximize it.
Conclusion
Prepping your home for sale can be stressful. After all, you need to ensure that your house is appealing to potential buyers, this is especially true for Vancouver homes for sale or condos for sale in Vancouver.
Luckily, you do not necessarily have to renovate your house to make it attractive to your potential buyers. All you need is to make it clean and immaculate so that you can close a deal real quick.
That said, it is imperative to do some Spring cleaning to make your house as marketable as possible.
Sources:
https://www.hgtv.com/lifestyle/real-estate/the-ultimate-staging-guide-checklist
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