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How to Maintain a House While on the Market

By eHow Personal Finance Editor
 
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Instructions

  • Step 1:
    Hide family photos and personal mementos to maintain a model-home appearance.
  • Step 2:
    Clean the floors, kitchen and bathrooms regularly so you are ready for an unexpected showing. Keep cleaning gadgets handy for a last minute touch-up.
  • Step 3:
    Pick up clutter before you leave the house. Put away mail or school projects, pick up toys, wash the dishes, make the beds and put fresh towels in the bathrooms.
  • Step 4:
    Organize linen closets, kitchen cabinets and even the garage. Keeping less visible spaces neat makes a good impression with potential buyers.
  • Step 5:
    Keep the grass cut and remove weeds. Trim and trees and bushes outside so that the house looks approachable.
  • Step 6:
    Remove any pet odors or pet stains. While you are away, keep pets in a kennel or carrier.
  • Step 7:
    Place an air freshener close to the front entrance of the house. A welcoming scent could make the house more attractive.

Tips & Warnings

  • Look into hiring a cleaning company to come once a week if you are unable to maintain the cleaning of the house.
  • Prior to placing the house on the market, consider having a professional cleaning team come in and clean everything from fans to baseboards so that the majority of your daily duties are maintaining rather than a full clean.
  • If you smoke, begin to do so outside while the house is on the market. The odor might be a deterrent.

Resources
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