Step 7: Clean + Tidy

Clean + Tidy

So, you’ve gone through your to-do list and have made your repairs, it’s now time to get your home clean. This is ideally done a day or 2 before your professional photos.

A dirty home can turn buyers off immediately. We want your home to shine, especially the main areas of concern for buyers, the kitchen and bathrooms! If the thought of cleaning your home by yourself is overwhelming, I can point you in the direction of professional cleaners.

Staging and repairs should be done before you deep clean.

Here are some of the main items that MUST be clean and in good repair:

• Bathroom sinks/tubs/toilets and grout

• Kitchen sink and counters

• Inside of oven and microwave

• Baseboard throughout the home (clean and/or paint it!)

• Walls

• Windows

• Furnace filter

• Patio and deck

• Exterior mold/mildew

• Clean your carpet or replace it

• Spruce up your landscaping

Once your home is clean, please do your best to keep it clean going forward.

Ready to connect? Reach out! I look forward to helping you on this journey!

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Monique Hanson is a REALTOR® serving the greater West Michigan area. Monique helps people buy and sell homes in Kent, Muskegon, and Ottawa Counties. You can contact Monique by calling or texting 616-805-9177 or emailing hello@moniquehanson.com.