January 3, 2014

DIY Winter projects that can help get your home SOLD! Part 3 Cleaning/Decluttering/Organize

By: RE/MAX Complete


Do It Yourself (DIY)

Winter Projects that can help get your home SOLD!

Part 3:   CLEANING, DE-CLUTTERING & ORGANIZATION

 

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Cleaning your home is a top priority.   When a home is not clean or is cluttered this can say a few things to a buyer almost immediately.

1.    This home might not have been maintained very well and there could be some issues that are hidden.

2.     There is not a lot of storage space in this home.


This is something that can either be hired out or you can do a few items on the following check list to get your home ready to list on the market as soon as spring comes.


1.   Eliminate Clutter before You Start

2.   Follow  a Room to Room Checklist - a great checklist can be found HERE
 
3.   Donate or Have a yard sale to get rid of all unnecessary items before you sale.

4.   Desensitize yourself to your home.   Remove all personal photos

5.   Organize -- Organize all your closets, cupboards, and rooms -- this will help you keep it organized and neat in a hurry when a showing is scheduled.    Here is a great article to help you get organized in 31 days HERE




Stay tuned for our next great DIY project to help get your home ready this winter.

 

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