• 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.

For questions or a free on site consultation with no obligation Contact me at interior tips @julieparrishrealty.com