It’s warming up and spring is here! Warm weather is finally near. If you happen to be selling your home, it can be a great time to make some progress. Many markets are not moving as fast as they once were, but spring is typically the time of year where more buyers are out shopping and more sellers put their homes on the market. Although inventory increases, there also tends to be an increase in buying activity. This is your opportunity to make sure your house gets noticed.
Now is the time to do spring cleaning and add a few special touches to really impress buyers. Just simplify and get started. Grab the basics (paper towels, dusting clothes, glass cleaner, all-purpose cleaner) and go through your house one room at a time. Dust every surface you can find – including picture frames, blinds, window ledges and plants. Clean all of the glass. Clean the floors. Check corners and ceilings for cobwebs and remove them. Clean carpet stains (dish soap, water and a cleaning towel work very well). Vacuum floors and furniture – move furniture when possible. Polish metal and wood. Once the room is clean, look for items that can be removed to reduce clutter. Move on to the next room and keep going. . .
Before you end this year’s spring cleaning, check the outside of your home. Make sure the entry path and front door are clean, web-free and in good repair. Clear dirt, leaves, and debris. Wash patio furniture, planter walls and concrete. Coil up hoses and/or move them out of sight. Freshen up planters – bags of small bark are a quick, inexpensive improvement. Add a few one-gallon size flowering plants to planter beds or pots for a little spring color. Before you know it, your house will be refreshed and ready for spring buyers!
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