Spring Cleaning - Getting Ready to Sell?

Hello Everyone! Thanks for stopping by. Sorry that I haven't been around lately-2010 started with a bang. I've been so busy and enjoying every minute of it!

I don't know about you all but I am definitely looking forward to Spring. Is anyone out there getting there house ready to sell or just dress it up a bit to enjoy it yourselves? I have some Spring Cleaning ideas that will help you enjoy your place or give buyers a greater perception of value.

Hope you appreciate the following cost effective ideas!

Kitchen Cabinets: Buyers do look inside your cabinets. Prior to marketing your house, it is important to organize them. One suggestion is to add rollout organizing trays to give the appearance of abundant space. The more over stuffed your cabinets are the greater the perception that there may not be enough cabinet space. If you are tired of your cabinets looking old and ratty-no need to spend a lot of money. Reconditioning may do the trick by taking care of nicks and scratches; finishing with some oil and replacing the hardware.

Add or replace tile: By retiling a room inexpensively will brighten and clean up the room. Replacing or adding tile to a backsplash or bathroom floor does not have to be costly and it will make a big difference adding to showability. If your bathroom floor is already tiled and the tiles are intact without any cracks, you can scrape the existing grout and regrout the tile. The tile will then need to be buffed giving it a new look. What else can you do to the bathroom…install new shower doors, replace a dated medicine cabinet; change your lighting fixtures, faucet and vanity. You will easily have an updated bathroom.

Counter Space-Install granite tile instead of slab: Everybody is hoping that their new home will have granite counter tops and it may be a look that you would like to live with. Installing a slab of granite can be costly so why not put in granite tiles (larger 12” not small tiles). This is a more cost effective way to transform you counter tops.

Replace light fixtures: Update all overhead lighting with new fixtures. This will most likely include your foyer, kitchen and baths. If you have dated ceiling lights in the bedrooms, update those as well or remove them and have cozy lamps lit for warmer ambience.

Freshen up the basement: Organize the basement so that the buyer will be able to see how much space they will have for storage. If it is cluttered from wall to wall with your stuff, they may not see all the space they have for their items.

I hope that this post was helpful. I would love to hear from you.

Happy Spring,
Linda