Entryway:
- Clean and polish everything
- Make sure it is well lit
- Make sure it is clutter free
Bedrooms:
- Arrange the furniture for the flow of traffic
- Make sure they are clutter free
Living Room/Family Room/Den:
- Arrange the furniture for the flow of traffic and to give the illusion of space
- Remove ashes from fireplaces and woodstoves
- Make sure all light switches work
- Clean the drapes
- Polish, mop the floors
Storage Areas:
- Basement, garage, attic
- Remove all junk and clutter
- If the basement is damp or musty, try a dehumidifier
- Make sure these areas are well lit
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Kitchens Are Under Close Scrutiny:
- Clean the exterior of all appliances, including the stove hood filter
- Clean counter tops and cabinet faces — the shinier, the better
- Make area clutter free
- Remove magnets and messages from the front of the refrigerator
- Clean the floor and consider replacing it if worn
- If you have ceramic tile, make sure the grout is clean and white
Bathrooms Are Also Extremely Important:
- If faucets drip, repair or replace them
- Remove stains from all fixtures
- Make sure all lights have the highest wattage that is safe for each fixture
- Put out fresh, clean towels
- Check ceramic tile, make sure the grout is clean
- Remove any mildew
- Make sure drains are clog free
- Clean shower doors so they sparkle
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