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If the house owner is still living there, this step can be a bit harder, but either way, it is still worth it. Viewers sometimes have a hard time imagining the space as they want it to look. Keeping the clutter and decorations to a minimum can help provide potential buyers a blank canvas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Need a house cleaning in the Dallas or Austin area?\u00a0Shine Window Cleaning<\/a>\u00a0does more than just windows!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Home washing is a great way to get the outside squeaky clean. This external cleaning effort includes windows, screens, and doors! There are hose attachments available, but not all houses have an outdoor water connection, and the task can become quite tedious. Taking a few moments to\u00a0clean our rain gutters<\/a>\u00a0is also a great idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The front door has to be inviting. Sometimes something as simple as a fresh coat of paint and a new door handle and lock can change the entire appearance for minimal cost. Also, check all of the\u00a0outside lighting fixtures and replace<\/strong>\u00a0any that need a little TLC. It wouldn’t hurt to change out all of the bulbs and make sure the fixtures are\u00a0bug-free and clean.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cleaning the outside of the house<\/a>\u00a0also can mean ensuring that buyers can easily spot the\u00a0house numbers. If the old ones look faded<\/strong>, be sure to update them. Bonus points if you can get them to match a house’s shutters. One final little thing for sprucing up the outside is to pick up a\u00a0new welcome mat.<\/strong>\u00a0It’s a nice clean and fresh start when viewers come to look around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Related:\u00a0Why Spring Cleaning is Important<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Even if no one is living at the residents staging the room with some organizational options might\u00a0help them visualize better what they can do with space<\/strong>\u2014making it perfect. And buyers typically want to explore any closets and drawers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When there are still tenants living at the house, work with them to condense what they have, maybe even getting a\u00a0storage pod<\/a>\u00a0can help clear out the house and make it easier to sell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some buyers are okay with a bit of a home improvement project. Other buyers might not be. Taking the time to\u00a0make any necessary repairs before showing the home<\/strong>\u00a0will result in higher offers as there will be fewer things to fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If there is still any furniture in the house, try to arrange it so that the\u00a0rooms look as large as possible<\/a>. This might mean removing some extra pieces in the rooms or just utilizing the space so that windows can be open. Buyers love natural lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Related:<\/strong>\u00a0How to Set Up Bistro Lights<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n De-personalizing is hard to do, especially when the homeowners are still living in the house, but this can make a massive difference in viewings. Keeping things like mirrors or other minimal d\u00e9cor is fine, but\u00a0personal things such as artwork, posters, even family photos<\/strong>\u00a0can help sell a house. Keep easy-access storage for daily use items to be tucked away into during viewings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n New linens and pillows may also help neutralize<\/strong>\u00a0the feel of a room or open it up more. Keep it a light color to highlight the size of the room.\u00a0Air freshener is also a great option<\/strong>. Spray it often but don’t over-saturate the air. Some open house goers may have breathing problems when too much aerosol in the air, but the\u00a0fresh scent is pleasant.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It all comes down to making the viewer feel like this home is already theirs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Curb appeal is one of the top five ways to boost your\u00a0house’s return of investment<\/a>\u00a0(ROI).\u00a0Top agents say that great curb appeal<\/a>\u00a0can help sellers increase the value of their house. This doesn’t mean that you need to go out and re-landscape your yard.\u00a0Keep the lawn mowed and any greenery trimmed. Pull weeds and keep the walkways clean<\/strong>. If you feel adventurous, plant a few seasonal flowers as accents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don’t just vacuum the floor and think that will be enough. Years ago, buyers knew houses were lived in and didn’t mind a tiny fingerprint here or there. Today’s buyers expect the most bang for their buck and expect it to be clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deep clean the carpet, and be sure to\u00a0clean the interior windows<\/a>\u00a0too. Adding furniture polish to things can help the surface shine. Keep a duster around that can reach the\u00a0ceiling fans and baseboards<\/strong>\u00a0and do a walkthrough as needed. Detail clean around the front door inside and out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Splurge for the good stuff, Windex the mirrors, and\u00a0scrub every inch of the kitchen and bathroom.<\/strong>\u00a0Those are two\u00a0main selling points for a house<\/a>. The cleaner they are, the better. Don’t forget to\u00a0clean out the air vents<\/strong>. While it’s not something everyone checks, it helps keep any unwanted smells and dust out of your nice clean house.<\/p>\n\n\n\nClean the outside<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Organize<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Make repairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Rearrange Furniture.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
De-personalize the rooms.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Don’t forget the yard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Deep clean the inside.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n