Create a Marketing Plan, Then Work It - part 2

If you think your home has been on the market too long, don't panic.  Next, take a look at the following list to make sure you are showing off your home to its best potential:

ALL ROOMS

Clean especially around:

-Doors

-Windows

-Light Switches

-Baseboards

-Chair Rails

OTHER ITEMS

-Remove or pull back dark curtains

-Wash lace curtains and have draperies dry-cleaned if necessary

-Lubricate window slides (soap for wood silicon  -  a candle stump for metal)

-Make sure doors open smoothly

-Clean ceiling light fixtures

-Check for cobwebs in corners and Windows.

-Fix scratches on wooden floors

-Replace worn flooring of any kind

-Use area rugs where needed

-Empty wastebaskets

-Make all beds and fluff all pillows

-Repair leaky faucets

LAUNDRY AREA

-Clean behind the washer and dryer

-Eliminate any mildew odors

KITCHEN

-Remove dishes and food from sight

-Clean large and small appliances

-Clean light fixtures

-Clean range hood and light bulbs

-Clean behind appliances

-Every evening, clean the floor

-Make sure all outlets work

-Eliminate cooking odors

-Deodorize garbage disposal, dishwasher & refrigerator

-Repair leaking and/or dripping faucets

-Put fresh shelf paper in cabinets

-Organize cupboards/remove clutter

-Clean out under the sink

We will address some additional ideas next week.