Ready to list your home? Great! This is an exciting time for your family. In order to make sure your home is in top shape and ready to blow your competition out of the water, here’s a list of 15 spring cleaning items that will get your home sold:
- Clean the windows (even skylights)
- Prep the yard (rake leaves, cut the grass, plant some flowers, etc.)
- Replace any burnt out light bulbs
- Deep clean the fridge
- Vacuum every room
- Spot clean any stains on your carpet
- Get rid of excess clutter (time to hold a garage sale or make a run to your donation center)
- Dust
- Deep clean the shower / bathtub
- Organize bookshelves
- Take care of any cobwebs up high in the ceiling (both interior and exterior)
- Sweep out the garage
- Fix scratches in wood (flooring or cabinets) with stain pens/markers
- Polish hardware (faucets/cabinet pulls/etc.)
- Sweep the entry way
These 15 cleaning tasks will be sure to make a positive impact on your buyers. Even better, this checklist are easy and don’t take up much time to complete. Pick a weekend to tackle them all or divide and conquer over a few weekends, your choice. Happy Spring!
