INTERIOR TIPS FOR THE KITCHEN AND BATHS
BATHROOMS; no such thing as too clean.
Do you Remember that last Public Restroom you ran from?
Dirty and smelly can send a Buyer running from an otherwise
good home.
- Clean the toilets, sinks, tubs, and showers. Bleach stains
out of the bowls, remove mildew on grout and tiles, wipe
out loose hair that is in the sinks, vacuum or mop up hair
that is on the floors. Wipe down the walls.
- Floors should be clean and shiny. Also wash floor mats and
put out fresh towels. This might be one of those times you
use the towels you save for company.
- Clean as much counter space as possible. Put your stuff in
the medicine cabinets and drawers if possible.
- Empty the trash, clean the bathroom mirror(s) and any other
glass such as the shower doors.
- Really look up at the ceiling. Is there mildew or pealing paint
or any other problem that needs attention.
- Check the calk lines inside the tub and at the outer base where
the tub or shower meets the floor to see if its time to caulk.
KITCHENS:
The area where everyone hangs out, eats, drinks, and socializes.
Kitchens should be clean, bright, and appear as spacious
as possible, and kitchens should be free of any bad odors.
You want your kitchen to feel good.
- The basics here mean clean up the kitchen and keep it clean. The
counter tops, floors, sinks and appliances all need to look their
best.
- Check to see if you have cleaned the oven or microwave since you
first moved in or is it something you've been meaning to get to
and what about the reflector pans under the stove eyes?
- Wipe down appliance fronts and wipe down steel and chrome handle
areas so that they have that extra shine. Wipe down the front of
all cabinets and get rid of the drip marks. If there is a grease
film on the kitchen walls and ceilings they should also be wiped
down. Never paint over a grease film, always clean and prepare
the wall first.
- You can add a little interest and upgrade by changing the cabinet
handles and pulls. Take a look and see if you think this is the
time to replace your hardware.
- Try not to leave dirty dishes in the dishwasher. Run the cycle at
night before you go to bed or in the morning before you leave for
the day.
It is hard to keep your home in show condition but it is worth it
if you are serious about getting your home sold. Making a good
impression has importance all around. Agents remember "good houses"
and want to bring their buyers. The buyers and their family go home
to talk about the house in positive ways while considering if they
intend to make an offer. If you've already done all these things,
congratulations, and I'd love to know you.
If you think you need a little guidance just call or e-mail and I
can answer questions or meet you at your home for a FREE, no pressure
consultation. Part of my job is to give you the best advice I can that
will help market and sell your home.
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