Home-Selling Tips: Keep It Clean

Presenting a clean home to a buyer shows them the home has been valued and well cared for. 

Curbside Appeal

* Keep the lawn mowed and the steps swept.

* Store hoses neatly be sure sprinklers don't water walkways

* Repair gates, fences, sidewalks and driveways.

* Cut back shrubs obscuring windows

* Add color with blooming flowers

* Clear yard of all debris -Apply fresh paint as needed and replace damaged bricks or wood siding

* Repair any cracked or broken windows and be sure the faucets or sprinkler systems  are in good working  order.

*If you have a pool, be sure it sparkles.

* Keep the patio area neat and yard furniture in good repair.  

Interior Appeal

* Wash windows.

* Clean or replace carpets.

* Paint rooms in neutral colors.

* Be sure all electrical systems are in working order.

* Clean drapes and window treatments.

* Clear out all excess items.

* Clean floors.  

Kitchen

* Clean appliances, cabinetry and floors.

* Clean and clear countertops.

* Repair faucets and appliances.

Bathrooms 

* Polish and floor, mirrors and fixtures

* Repair grout and caulking.

* Repair running toilet or faulty plumbing.

* Replace or clean shower curtain.

Closets 

* Replace burned-out light bulbs.

* Hang clothes neatly.

* Store shoes in boxes neatly on shelves.

Garage

* Keep the floors clean and swept.

* Store or neatly arrange all items.

Check back next week for more home-selling tips....

Lisa Bossio 

317 Jackson Ave. 
516-445-0454