Tip #2 Get Your House Ready to Sell

After you have addressed Tip #1 and decluttered you house, you are ready to . . .

Clean, Clean, Clean

Look up, look down, look all around. Following is a list of things that are often overlooked:

The front door - The first impression is so important
Ceiling corners - Get those cobwebs that sometimes collect in the corners
Ceiling fans - Make sure dust isn't hanging off the blades
Window blinds and window sills - People may raise the blinds and you wouldn't want dust bellowing
Windows - A clear view leaves a more pleasant feeling
Baseboards - Clean baseboards make the house look fresher
Shower tiles - Visitors will look behind the shower curtain
Appliances - Clean appliances look cared for

Dusting and wiping surfaces aren't the only things that indicate clean.

Eliminate Odors

When you live in a house, an odor may develop you aren't aware of. Ask a friend or family member for a frank opinion and explain it's important for the presentation of the house.

The disposal. Be sure to run it and add some lemon or orange followed by enough water to clear out any food particles that may have lingered.

The bedspreads. Although you may wash your bed linens regularly, the bedspread, comforter or duvet gets washed less often and does absorb people odors that you may not be able to detect but a guest in your home may so be sure to wash them. 

The pets. Pet beds or carpeted areas where dogs sleep will hold a doggy odor so be sure to clean those areas and consider moving the dog bed to the garage.

Garbage cans and diaper pails. Make sure these are fresh every morning.



This issue of my enewsletter covers a Comprehensive Spring Cleaning Checklist

Once your house is decluttered and clean, it will have the appeal a buyer is looking for.

I want to be you REALTOR®. If you are thinking about selling your house in the greater Austin area, call me at 512.589.7988 and I can walk you through getting your house ready to sell, marketing your house and represent you to the end of the transaction.

Homes sellers are also homebuyers. If you are in the Austin, Texas area and are planning to sell and/or buy a house - search for homes, contact me for a FREE home market analysis and marketing plan or help finding and purchasing your new home. Robin Scott, REALTOR® 512.589.7988 or robinscottrealtor@gmail.com