With the current slow down in the housing market, it is more essential than ever to keep your house clean and clutter free when trying to sell. To give you a helping hand and some motivation, here are some tips to making your house market friendly. Wash all the windows inside and out. If you can’t reach all the outside windows then consider hiring a window cleaning company. A good tip is to dry the windows with crumpled newspaper and if you can, wash the windows on a cloudy day rather than a sunny one because the sun can cause the windows to streak. Clean all the showers, sinks and bath tubs, to remove hard water spots and scum off. Use undiluted, heated white vinegar. Put in a spray bottle, spray on and let it dwell for 15 minutes before scrubbing. Cleaning all light fixtures and replacing the light bulbs with a higher wattage is a good idea, these little things are easy to forget, but can make all the difference. Pack away all non-essential items to eliminate clutter so that potential buyers can see the whole space, it will also make the rooms look bigger. Also take down all family pictures and personal items. This makes it easier for viewers to picture themselves living there. It is also a good idea to have the exterior of your home cleaned because when selling, curb appeal is everything.
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