2. Spring Into Cleaning Think spring-cleaning on steroids. From the baseboards, ceiling light fixtures, kitchen appliances, windows, to every nook and cranny you can think of, everything should be spotless. It may seem like a minor house staging tip, but don’t underestimate the power of the first impression your home will leave on a buyer. If the place feels dirty, a buyer’s not going to forget it. Don’t have time to put that much elbow grease into your cleaning? A professional can get the job done for approximately $100–400.1 3. Do a Sniff Test To keep your home smelling fresh and clean, pass on cooking seafood or your favorite garlic bread while your home is on the market. Instead, light candles with buyer-friendly scents like citrus or vanilla. If your carpets smell funky, steam clean to get rid of stains and odors. And if it’s beyond repair? Do a little calculation to see if replacing it with new plush carpet or a hardwood would benefit your budget in the long run. If you have pets, you may be accustomed to your fur-baby’s scent, but one whiff of Snowball and that winning first impression could disappear. It might be a good idea for pets to stay with a friend while your home is on the market. Regardless, make sure to remove the telltale signs of pets before a home showing. Put up food bowls, transfer the litter box to the garage, tuck away stinky toys—those kinds of things.
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