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Before You List: Home Cleaning Checklist

Getting your home ready for the market requires a thorough cleaning to ensure it shines in its best light for potential buyers. Here's a comprehensive checklist to guide and keep you on track through the entire process process:


General Cleaning

  • Declutter: Remove unnecessary items from all rooms to create a clean, spacious look.

  • Dusting: Dust all surfaces, including furniture, shelves, and decor items.

  • Vacuuming: Vacuum carpets, rugs, and floors in every room.

  • Mopping: Mop hard floors to ensure they are spotless.

  • Windows: Clean all windows inside and out to let in as much natural light as possible.

Living Areas

  • Carpets and Rugs: Deep clean or shampoo carpets and rugs.

  • Upholstery: Clean furniture upholstery or have it professionally cleaned.

  • Light Fixtures: Dust and clean all light fixtures and replace any burnt-out bulbs.

  • Baseboards and Trim: Wipe down baseboards, trim, and door frames.

  • Electronics: Dust and wipe down TVs, computers, and other electronics.

Kitchen

  • Countertops and Backsplash: Wipe down countertops and backsplash.

  • Appliances: Clean all appliances, including the oven, microwave, refrigerator, and dishwasher.

  • Cabinets and Drawers: Wipe down the exterior and interior of cabinets and drawers.

  • Sink and Faucets: Scrub the sink and polish the faucets.

  • Floor: Sweep and mop the kitchen floor.

Bathrooms

  • Toilets: Clean and sanitize all toilets.

  • Showers and Bathtubs: Scrub and clean showers, bathtubs, and tiles.

  • Mirrors and Glass: Clean mirrors and any glass surfaces.

  • Counters and Cabinets: Wipe down counters, sinks, and cabinet exteriors.

  • Floor: Sweep and mop bathroom floors.

Bedrooms

  • Bedding: Wash and neatly arrange bedding. Consider using fresh, neutral linens.

  • Closets: Organize closets and remove excess items to show ample storage space.

  • Surfaces: Dust all surfaces, including dressers, nightstands, and headboards.

  • Windows: Clean windows and make sure window treatments are fresh and tidy.

Entryway

  • Front Door: Clean and polish the front door and hardware.

  • Floors: Sweep and mop or vacuum entryway floors.

  • Declutter: Ensure the entryway is welcoming and free of clutter.

Outdoor Spaces

  • Lawn and Garden: Mow the lawn, trim hedges, and clean up any garden beds.

  • Driveway and Walkways: Sweep and clean driveways and walkways.

  • Patio/Deck: Clean and organize outdoor furniture, sweep the deck or patio area.

  • Garage: Clean and organize the garage, making sure it looks spacious and functional.

Final Touches

  • Air Freshening: Ensure the home smells fresh. Use air fresheners or natural scents like lemon or vanilla.

  • Staging: Arrange furniture and decor to highlight the home's best features. (We would always recommend consulting a professional! If you were interested in working with someone let us know and we would gladly connect you to the best fit for your property)

  • Safety: Make sure all safety devices, such as smoke detectors, are working properly.


Following this checklist will help ensure your home looks its best for us to begin our process and get those listing photos booked! If you looking at selling this season lets connect and see what your home is worth!



Photo by: The Dock Side Studio

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