Welcome back to my next installment of my"F.S.B.O. Tips"  You can access my previous  posts

    by clicking on any of the links below.
 

                Part 1. Evaluate Your Home                                                Part 4. Inside These Walls

                Part 2. Make Repairs

                Part 3. Clean and Depersonalize  

                         The All-Important Kitchen

 The kitchen is one of the most daunting rooms to clean, just

 because of all the appliances and the fact that it is one of the

 most used rooms in any house. That means grease, dirt and 

 crumbs tend to hide out in the most tightly guarded places. So, 

 you’ll have to be prepared to clean, clean, and clean again in 

 the kitchen!

 • Clean the exterior and interior of all appliances, including

 the refrigerator, stove, oven, dishwasher and microwave.

 Replace any filters with new ones, and if you have overhead

 suction fan, make sure it is also clean and working. You

 would be amazed at how many potential buyers check this

 out!

 • Put all of your dishes away.

 • Make sure the garbage disposal and compactor, if any, are

 clean and that they do not smell. To remove odors, drop a

 dishwashing tab down the disposal and turn it on. These tabs

 will leave the sink area smelling clean, fresh and new!

 • Remove magnets and other decorations from the refrigerator.

 • If possible, place fresh flowers or a bowl of fresh fruit on the

 kitchen table. 

 • Clean sinks and all countertop surfaces. Leave only a couple

 sharp looking, newer appliances and generic decorative items.

 items.

 • If your faucet is older, consider replacing it. Leaky faucets

 should always be repaired.

 • The plumbing under sink should be clean and not rusted.

 • Polish and clean cabinets and drawers, so that they shine. 

 • Keep the items in your refrigerators, cabinets, and drawers

 neat and organized. The buyer will open these areas to check

 for storage space. The grocery items should have the front

 labels facing out just like in the retailer’s shelves. They should

 also be neatly arranged where the tallest items are behind the

 shorter ones.

 • Make sure the under sink cabinet is uncluttered, clean and

 organized. It should not look damp. Wipe clean the pipes.

 • Clean all floors and make sure rugs are clean and have a

 stationary back, so that potential buyers do not slip on loose

 floor coverings.

 • Clean the tops of shelves—people look at these, too!

 • Try the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser- It’s a miracle tool!

Well  thats it for today. I hope you've read something that may be helpful to you. Stay tuned for more "F.S.B.O. Tips" coming soon! 

Thanks,

Tara Painting

Silverman Realty Inc.

(904) 874-3569

email: tara2000@comcast.net

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