Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Maintaining Your Home While It’s For Sale

Summer is a popular time to sell houses. One of the hardest parts about selling a home is living in it while it’s being sold. Below are some simple and practical ways to maintain your newly staged home while it’s on the market.

Things to do each day to keep you on track:

IN THE MORNING:

Bedrooms:
• Make the beds
• Clear off any clutter on nightstands
• Make sure there are no dirty clothes on the floor

Bathroom:
• Keep counter tops clutter-free. This would be a perfect time to purchase those basket organizers you have been eyeballing!
• Make sure there are clean hand towels and hand soap available
• Make sure there is toilet paper

Kitchen:
• Make sure the counter tops are clutter free and clean
• If there is a cooking smell, air out your kitchen, or bake cookies!

Den/family room:
• Make sure there are no dirty dishes laying out
• Dust surfaces, if needed

IN THE EVENING:

Kitchen
• Clean up kitchen and leave nothing out
• Run the dishwasher and empty it

Den/family room:
• Fold up any blankets or throws that you used
If your budget allows, consider hiring a cleaning service as well as a yard service, to save you time and energy, and give your place the professional touch.

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