It's a Homeseller's worst nightmare...the sink is full of dishes,the baby is crying- and an agent calls: " We'll be there in two minutes. I have the perfect buyer for your house." Before that overwhelming feeling of panic sets in, don't despair! Here's a quick roundup of easy pick-up tips to get your house in show-time shape in minutes.
Have A Game Plan
Assign responsibility for each room to a family member. When the "last- minute dash" starts,each person knows which room to straighten.
Plan Your Get-Away
Know where you'll go when you vacate the house for show time. Plan outings close to home. The great thing about Milton is there is so much to see and do. Try visiting the Milton Library or visit one of the parks in your area or to visit a friend. Maybe even try to get a few errands done.
Whole -House Strategies
Perk up your carpets-Eliminate stray crumbs and dirt with hand-help vacuum. Turn lights on Open curtains and blinds.
Kitchen Quickies
Use paper plates. A lot of people shop for Real Estate on their way home from work-at dinner time. Eat on , then toss paper plates to avoid unsightly dirty dishes and speed clean-up time.
Simmer some spices. Prepare a pot of cloves,cinnamon sticks and water. With only minutes to spare,bring spices to a boil,turn back immediately to simmer and your home will have a warm,inviting smell. Air-dry hand washer dishes in the upper rack of the dishwasher to keep the sink and counter clutter free. Add sparkle and shine with spray cleaners Wipe up cooking spills with a quick squirt of a grease cutting spray cleaner and rub with a paper towel.
Laundry Disguises
Use the washer as a hideout.Put your dirty clothes in the washer until you have time to launder. Same goes for clean clothes that you don't have time to fold-let them sit the the dryer instead of in a messy pile.Try a laundry basket disguise. If you have more laundry than you know what to do with,drop it in a basket,fold two large bath towels and place on top, and presto-laundry goes from messy to neat.
Have A Bail-Box
Eliminate a frantic search for keys,wallet,dog's leash and shoes when you are leaving to let the Real Estate Agent show the house. Keep a small box with pertinent items stashed in a handy place such as the coat-closet floor.
Make a Final Check?
Run through the home room by room, from top to bottom, to make sure everything is in tip-top shape.
These are just a few of the ways to make your home sparkle and shine in a matter of minutes. If you are considering selling and would like more ideas on how to make your home show in its best possible light, please contact us at
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