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Prepare Your House For Sale |
Weekly Checklist
Be prepared to spend a few hours each week maintaining your house while you’re selling it. It doesn’t have to be done on the weekend. In fact, you should stagger the tasks. That way your house isn’t it its worst shape on the Friday before the weekend showing. Share the workload with other family members.
| During the warm months, maintain your landscape by mowing the lawn, trimming shrubs and plants. If you have a water sprinkler system then set for hours when you have no potential buyers strolling around the yard. | |
| Sweep walkways, driveway, front porch and decks. | |
| Wash your windows when required. | |
| Dust the furniture. | |
| Sweep, vacuum and mop your floor accordingly. Do this more often when required. Give your throw rugs a good shake outside. | |
| Clean the shower and tub areas. | |
| Organize storage spaces. Observe the half-full rule. | |
| Replenish indoor flowers or outdoor planters for new showings. | |
| Pay your bills and put mail and statements away. |
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It’s human nature to hog stuff. Ask yourself the following questions: 1. Would you go out and buy one today? 2. Did you even remember you have it? 3. Have you used it since your last move? If you answer ‘No’ to any of the questions, then you should consider tossing it or donating it.
Landscaping: patch retaining walls if cracks have developed. Call a mason if necessary.
Kitchen: clean underneath the kitchen sink. Shelf liner works well here. Wipe the water pipes and hoses clean.
Master Bedroom: brighten your room naturally by moving your mirror dresser to another wall.
Be prepared to spend a few hours each week maintaining your house while you’re selling it. It doesn’t have to be done on the weekend. In fact, you should stagger the tasks. That way your house isn’t it its worst shape on the Friday before the weekend showing. Share the workload with other family members.
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