A tidy space is an inviting space.
Get started today! And if you don’t plan on selling, you will have a clean home!
Here are some of my tips to get your home market-ready! Reach out to me if you are ready, and I can help take your home to the next level! If you don’t plan on selling, then this is a great way to get some spring cleaning done!
1. De-Clutter
Pack it up, donate it, or throw it out! Impose the Marie Kondo method or do your own method! Oftentimes, we let things just pile up and don’t even notice the clutter anymore. Go through those piles and make a point to simplify. My advice is to go room by room. Tackle one a day and start with the hardest one first. For me, the home office is where all the papers gather! I feel so free once I get that accomplished.
- Take down photos of your family
- File away and lock up important papers
- Closets: get everything off the floor (gives an appearance of more space!)
- Nick-knacks: simplify and dust those shelves
Take out unnecessary furniture that is old and distracts the eye
2. Deep Clean
Not only will it be visually appealing, but it will also give a good smell to the home.
3. Touch Up
Those high-traffic areas of the home might need a touch-up. Maybe paint the walls or replace the carpet. Fresh paint helps eliminate odors and will be very appealing to buyers.
4. Outside
Don’t forget the curb appeal — it’s the first thing a buyer sees!
- Clean light fixtures and make sure they work
- Front Door: Does it need painting? Is the hardware old and worn out? Is there a clear path to the front door?
- House Number: Is it visible from the street
- Decor: Planters have fresh flowers, and the doormat is clean and inviting.
Make the front of your home stand out!
5. Don’t Buy Anything New
Work with what you have, and when in doubt, take it out!
Remember, the buyer is not looking at your things; they are looking at the house. Your items in the home help give a reference for space so that they can visualize their own things in the house.
One last bit of advice: make sure all the systems and appliances are working. If not, it will come up in an inspection!
