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Cleaning 101 Before Listing

9/15/2018

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Before you list your home, you'll want it sparkly clean for potential home buyers.  A dirty house can be a big turn off and could thwart potential offers.  If you can afford it, hire a company to do a deep clean.  To really do a nice job outshining the competition, hire a floor cleaner to clean your grout in-between tiles, and carpets.  Pro-tip, often you can find carpet and tile cleaners on Groupon and save some $$$.

MISC:
+Replace any burnt out lightbulbs
+Dust ceiling fan blades
+Dust AC registers
+Clean the front door & threshold, it's the first thing people will see
+Keep all curtains open for showings - let in that beautiful natural light

KITCHEN: 
+ Wipe down all cabinets.
+Remove everything from counter tops and keep it clean
+ Clean all appliances, inside and out.
+ Clean stove hood, on top and bottom.
+ Clean behind the refrigerator, on top and bottom too.
+ Ensure the microwave is clean of food splatter. 
+ Clean the space behind the sink.
+ Wipe down blinds/shades.
+ Wash any kitchen rugs, clean the floors and baseboards.
+ Store all of your pet food/food out of sight.

BATHROOM: 
+ Clean behind toilet and under sink.
+ Only display absolute necessities, declutter.
+ Organize and clean under the vanity.
+ Scrub floors and clean grout lines.
+ Keep dirty clothes and towels off the floor.
+ Be sure to lock away any medication.
+ Clean the fan and make sure it's functioning.


BEDROOM:

+ Wash sheets, comforters, and blankets.
+ Clean the curtains and rugs.
+ Dust furniture. 
+ Remove any obvious stains from fabrics.
+ Keep closets clean and organized.
+ Store away dirty clothes and personal photos.
+ Clean marks on walls.

2 Comments
Mia Evans link
2/1/2022 08:23:01 pm

It got me when you said that hiring a professional tile and grout cleaning service will ensure that the job would be outshining the competition. I will share this information with my mom now that they plan to sell the house of my grandmother after it hasn't been managed for the past three years now. It would help them get a buyer as soon as the house is cleaned and ready to be listed on the market within this year, if possible.

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Christina Vance
2/2/2022 02:28:02 pm

It definitely goes a long way! Looks like you might be out of state, but if you happen to be in Arizona, connect with me directly and I'd be happy to help your family get the ball rolling. joyofarizona@gmail.com

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    Hi, I'm Christina! I'm a full time licensed real estate agent in the state of Arizona.  I am passionate about all the things that go into making a house a home. I'm happily married and we have two cats at home.  We are currently about one year into a full house remodel... and we're still married! I promise I'll add some blog posts on the remodel soon.  I love the state of Arizona and consider myself a specialist in the South and Central areas of Scottsdale and Phoenix. 

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