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GENERAL TO-DO LIST:
q Clear the cobwebs from every corner of your home.
q Dust ceiling fans and lighting fixtures.
q Dust the blinds.
q Wash the walls. This must be done before repainting,
so this will save you time later.
q Clean all glass surfaces: mirrors, television screens,
patio doors, and tables.
q Polish all wooden surfaces.
q Wipe down leather furniture.
q Clean out and reorganize kitchen cabinets. Buyers
will open them.
q Attack all appliances with cleaning fervor. Make
them shine!
q Scrub sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, faucets, and
counter tops. They must be impeccable.
q All tiled areas, including grout, must be free of
discoloration, stains, and mildew.
q Clean the window treatments. Wash the windows so
that the natural light will enhance your living space.
q Vacuum rugs, shampoo carpets, and mop floors
thoroughly.
KITCHEN & BATH: FOCUS ON HIGH-IMPACT AREAS
The most important rooms in your home are the kitchen
and bathrooms. A kitchen can sell a house because it is the
heart of a home, the place family and friends gather to enjoy
one another’s company. Buyers will be turned off by dirt and
grime, cooking smells, and trash. Clean all cabinet surfaces
as well as under the sink.
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