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Cleaning House

Cleaning your house for sale goes well beyond dusting, mopping and vacuuming. You must clean it like you mean it. You must minutely examine every square inch of your house and restore it to near-new condition. Consider the harsh reality: if something appears dirty or smells bad to you, it will be revolting in the buyers!

The good news is that, as you've decluttered your house, you will find cleaning not nearly as laborious. But just in case, you may want to stock up on your back-pain medicine.

An advantage of a well-cared-for house is that you're less likely to receive a low offer. When buyers can't find faults they focus less on how much money they can squeeze out of you and start thinking that the house is right for them.

If you don't have the time to clean then you should hire a professional. It's a smart investment.

For more examples, check out our advice and tips on replacing the carpets and floors and removing bad smells in your house.

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Your city may have special codes for the disposal of hazardous materials such as paint, engine oil, batteries, etc. Check with your local authority on the best way to dump them.
Bathrooms: replace worn toileat seats. Consider buying a new toilet if it has seen better days or if it is a color other than white or crème.
Depending on your flooring type, vacuum, sweep, mop or scrub clean. For carpets, rent a steam cleaner.
Entrance/foyer: position a small table and a bouquet of flowers to welcome your guests. A wall mounted oval mirror over the table adds a touch of class. This could be your focal point right there.
Mistake #2: Refusing to prepare your house for sale because you’re selling into a hot market where demand exceeds supply. That may be true, but your house will worth even more if you follow our four-step plan.
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