Will the new buyer see past a dirty house? 

Answer: Probably not and the house will probably fall under the fixer up category.

When we are called to do a report for the realtor and homeowner on how to get the home ready for sale we often see a dirty home.  This doesn't  mean necessarily that the house is cluttered it can just be dirty.  We recommend that if you want to list this house you better plan to pay for an outside service to come into the home and put the sparkle back into the home.  But don't stop there make sure just like a gardner for a yard be prepared to pay for additional cleanings.  If the house has great possibilities it's worth this expense.  No matter how much you advertise for the home if it's dirty it will bring less money. 

If you are not using a home preparation service find one today in your area.  Many stagers and redesigners offer this service. 

Good luck with getting the sold sign posted!