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Keeping Your Home bedroom, formal dining room, or sunroom, can be Lots Of Locks
Clean When Selling kept clean easily by making them off-limits during
the selling process. By cleaning and then closing the When you have children in the home, it’s important
door, you can prevent clutter from spreading into that you keep all cleaning products locked away in a
those rooms and ensure you don’t have to worry cabinet and/or out of reach of your little ones. If
about them when there is a showing. Even if you possible, consider adding an alarm that will alert you
don’t have a true door, let your family know you’re if the cabinet is opened.
not using that space for the moment.
Most families have a medicine cabinet, which contains
Having fewer rooms to clean will cut your pre- either over-the-counter or prescription medication.
showing cleaning time and keep one more thing off This area is a serious concern for children and should
of your to-do list. That way you can focus your be locked and out of their reach. It’s also important
attention on the most-used rooms in your house. that all medications feature a childproof lid for added
protection.
One of the biggest challenges of selling is keeping your
Keeping a clean house on a busy schedule can be a
home showing-ready, especially if you have children or
challenge. Make that challenge more manageable by If there is an area of your home or a specific room that
pets. Keeping ahead of the cleaning game can ensure
breaking it down into smaller parts and staying ahead your child is not permitted in, place a child gate in the
that you are not rushing to tidy up when you have a
of the game. doorway to prevent them from sneaking in while
showing scheduled.
you’re not looking. Children are fast, but this is one
Childproofing Your Home
way to make sure that they are also safe.
Clear The Clutter
Do Not Touch
The biggest barrier to keeping a clean house during the
selling process is often the clutter. A home that is clean
Children are curious by nature, but there are some
can still look messy if you have piles of unopened mail,
common household items that they simply must
children’s toys, and other items scattered around. The
refrain from touching. These include a fan, paper
more clutter you can clear away regularly, the easier it
shredder, space heater, scissors and other sharp objects
will be when you have a showing.
that could pose a serious risk for your little one. Make
sure that these items, along with anything similar, are
Be sure to sort and put away mail as soon as you bring
kept out of reach. All electrical appliances, including
it into the house. The same goes for any other stacks of
hairdryers, styling products and appliances must be
paperwork or to-do items that tend to pile up. A daily
stored away from water and out of your child’s reach
run-through of your home to pick up things that haven’t When it comes to decorating your home, there’s a lot
yet been put away will save you time and make your more to consider than simply coordinating your to prevent injury.
house look cleaner. It’s also a good idea to get a few window treatments with your carpet. This is
boxes and pack away items you don’t really need to especially true if you have children in the home, Speaking of which, all electrical outlets should be
have out; reduce the number of toys for your kids and which presents a whole new concern for keeping covered with outlet covers and any small items,
put away things that don’t need to be out on your desk them safe and sound. including marbles and coins, must be picked up and
or dresser. kept out of your child’s reach. Because children love
to see what they can fit into their mouths, it’s
Take A Look Around important that they not be left alone near these items.
Take Fifteen Minutes A Day
When you take a quick glance throughout your Safety At Play
Fifteen minutes a day spent cleaning up small messes home, what do you see? Is the home decorated for an
can prevent hours of cleaning before a showing. Try adult or a child? If your little one is like most, he/she
choosing one space in your home to clean every day, has a lot of energy and isn’t afraid to use it. To When your child is outside, make sure that the
such as a bathroom, a bedroom, or the kitchen floor. prevent a hard spill, many families replace hardwood environment is a safe one. This means that your yard
Rotate those areas each day. or tile flooring with plush carpet or rugs for a little should be completely fenced with a locked gate to
prevent him/her from wandering out into the street.
extra padding. If your child stumbles and falls, the It’s always a good idea to keep an eye on your child,
Every day, take a few minutes to wipe down high-dirt extra cushioning will come in handy.
areas, such as counter tops, sinks, and the entrances to but it’s even better to make sure that he/she is safe if
you happen to glance away for a second.
your home. The time spent on it doesn’t need to be Do you have any furniture with glass inserts or sharp
much, but will add up to a lot less work overall. corners, or do you see a lot of breakables throughout
the home? If so, it’s time to remove them. You
Clean Less-Used Rooms And Close The Door should get rid of any furniture that could be
hazardous to your youngster and this includes glass
Rooms you don’t use frequently, such as a guest top tables and anything with protruding edges.

All Information is believed to be true but not guaranteed. The information contained in this newsletter is intended for general informational purposes. It should not substitute as legal, financial, accounting, investment,
medical or other professional services advice. This newsletter is not intent to solicit real estate properties currently listed for sale through a licensed real estate company.