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When you're putting your home up for sale, you need it to look its best. This article from RealtyTimes.com highlights some areas that folks may forget about, but can have an impact (positive or negative) on potential buyers:
High Windows & Skylights. Because they aren't eye level, these can easily be overlooked. However, their cleanliness can have a dramatic impact on the natural lighting of the room. Tip: clean windows on a cloudy but not rainy day; cleaning in direct sunlight can cause streaking as the product dries too fast.
Baseboards & Walls. Painting is often recommended for homes for sale, but sometimes all that is really needed is a good wipedown. Marks and scuffs from kids and pets accumulate heavily in these areas and can give an overall impression of un-cleanliness that leaves a buyer wondering what else may not have been maintained.
Toilets. As one of the most commonly used rooms in the home, bet on potential buyers paying special attention to the bathroom. Any leaking, running sounds or foul odors can be a deal-killer, even if it's not really a major problem.
Tile. Listing your home will (hopefully) generate a lot of foot traffic - that can quickly lead to a buildup of dirt and grime on your tile floors. Make regular cleaning of these areas during the sales process a priority. Otherwise, potential buyers may assume a regrouting project would be in order and be turned off.
Closets, Cabinets, Computer Areas: Plan on potential buyers doing some snooping! Doing some de-cluttering and organizing is essential to creating an overall favorable impression of your home. Increasingly, computer desks/rooms are getting more attention because they often have cords/wires in dismay.
Visit RealtyTimes.com to read the full article including more cleaning tips. |