Home Detailing - Part 2

DINING ROOM

• Take the extra leaf out of table.  We need the room to appear large.
• Put a nice white table cloth on table.
• Nice centerpiece arrangement.
• Clean the chandelier and light fixtures.

THE KITCHEN

• Clean it from top to bottom.
• Clean the oven and cooktop until they shine.
• Clean the refrigerator.
• Remove the refrigerator magnets and items from the front, top and side.
• Put small appliances under the cabinets every day.
• Put away items on the countertops.  Buyers want to see space!
• Clean the inside of the dishwasher.
• Clean out the drawers.
• Remove all trash daily.
• Open curtains, let the light in!
• Clean fixtures. Polish the sink.

THE BATHROOMS

• Clean ceramic tile and grout.
• Repair loose or cracked tile.
• Down play dated tile color with white towels, window treatments & rugs.
• Clean the tub and shower daily. Leave curtains/door open to create depth.
• Shine all fixtures. Remove stains if possible.
• Replace rusted sinks. Replace corroded fixtures.
• Repair leaking faucets and commodes.
• Remove personal toiletries on display.
• Glue down loose wall paper.
• Install a GFCI outlet.
• Clean hairspray off of perfume bottles, light bulbs, etc.

HALLWAYS

• Remove most of the family pictures and putty holes and touch-up paint.

• Consider a new, fresh bedspread or comforter.
• Make the beds every day.  EVERY DAY!
• Keep headboards free of clutter.
• Put all toys away.
• Remove bulky furniture.
• Remove dark, dated wallpaper. Paint if needed with light, neutral color.
• Clean out closets.  50% rule. Make them appear very spacious.
• Keep clothes neat and put away.
• Organize shoes.