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most daunting of de-cluttering tasks, it can be as
simple as getting rid of things you haven’t touched in
years. Boxes of broken toys, useless sports gear, and
rusty tools all seem to migrate to the dark corners of
the garage. Use this opportunity to donate or discard.
Other items, like wall paint, extra tiles for the floor,
and bicycles, can be shelved or hung.
« Pets—Pet items also need to be out of the way when a
buyer comes by. See the section below on Pet Peeves
for how to deal with pets while selling your home.
DEEP CLEANING:
SPOTLESS IS THE NAME OF THE GAME
Doing a thorough, deep cleaning of your home is vital. It
works for people selling a car (they get more money), and it
will work for you when selling your home. With the home
depersonalized and de-cluttered, it might make sense to
use
a professional deep cleaning residential service. Otherwise,
with the clutter gone, move on to cleaning each room. Tidy
each room from top to bottom. Be meticulous, especially in
the kitchen and bathrooms. Home buyers will open
cabinets, pantries, and closets to assess their storage
opportunities.
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