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Cleaning 101 Before Listing

Baystate Exterior Restoration, Inc. • January 21, 2019

Before you put your home up for sale, you’ll want to ensure it’s clean for all of the buyers that will come through. A dirty house isn’t appealing, and you won’t get a good offer, if you get one at all, if your home isn’t in tip-top shape. Cleaning your home doesn’t have to be overwhelming, below we’ve listed the top things to remember to clean for each room.

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Foyer

Clean the door and hardware.

Wipe off all fingerprints on windows/furniture. 

Clean off scuff marks on floors and door.

Replace all light bulbs and ensure light fixtures are working.

Tidy/clean up the coat closet. People WILL look in there to see the size.


Kitchen

Wipe down all cabinets.

Clean all appliances, inside and out.

Clean stove hood, on top and bottom.

Clean behind the refrigerator, on top and bottom too.

Ensure the microwave is clean of food splatter. 

Clean the space behind the sink.

Wipe down blinds/shades.

Wash any kitchen rugs, clean the floors and baseboards.

Store all of your pet food/food out of sight.


Bathroom

Clean behind toilet and under sink.

Only display absolute necessities, declutter.

Organize and clean under the vanity.

Scrub floors and clean grout lines.

Keep dirty clothes and towels off the floor.

Be sure to lock away any medication.

Clean the fan and make sure it’s functioning.

Replace any dead lightbulbs. 


Bedroom

Wash sheets, comforters, and blankets.

Clean the curtains and rugs.

Dust furniture. 

Remove any obvious stains from fabrics.

Keep closets clean and organized.

Store away dirty clothes and personal photos.

Clean marks on walls.


These are just the basics you don’t want to forget about. If it’s within your budget, we highly recommend hiring a professional cleaner to ensure your home is in its best condition. Contact your agent to get a great local recommendation.

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4 Questions to Ask Before Selling Your Home

By Baystate Exterior Restoration, Inc. • September 3, 2019
If you’re thinking about moving on, then there are a few questions you need to ask yourself before you take the plunge and list the house. When you can answer these questions, you’ll know you’re in the right place emotionally and financially to move on to your next space.
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16 Common Mistakes That First-time House-flippers Make

By Baystate Exterior Restoration, Inc. • August 15, 2019
Before you flip a house, you have to buy it. Depending on whether you’re paying all-cash or getting a mortgage loan (and whether you already own a primary residence or not), you will have to secure a down payment for the home, plan on paying mortgage interest for the months that you carry the mortgage, pay for utilities, and pay for the expenses of actually fixing up the home.
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How to Effortlessly Save for a New Belton Home

By Baystate Exterior Restoration, Inc. • July 30, 2019
If you’re renting your current home and have your eye on making a home purchase in the near or distant future you might be worried that it can’t be done. The good news is that there are some effortless ways to grow your home savings with a little bit of set up and a touch of discipline.
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