ELIMINATE PET ODORS IN YOUR HOME
Eliminating bad odors from your home is incredibly important, you want to make sure you've removed them before putting it on the market. Often times, the first thing buyers notice upon entering your home, is how it smells. If there is an odd odor, it will instantly put them off. No matter how beautifully staged and presented it is, strong odors or stale air can make your home unappealing to prospective buyers. Opening windows and exhaust fans will only go so far in removing foul odors, but won't generally eliminate it completely. To ensure you don't lose potential buyers, follow these odor eliminating tips to ensure your home smells and feels fresh and new. Don’t Use Artificial Freshening Sprays Don't make the mistake of spraying artificial room freshener sprays in hopes that it will remove the bad odor. Deodorizers will quickly fade, and only mask the smell, sometimes in an overwhelming way. If a buyer walks into your home, your air freshener can cause a reaction, like a runny nose or a headache, and will make them suspicious of an underlying foul odor. Instead of trying to mask it, locate the actual source of the bad odor and get rid of it. Best Pet Carpet Cleaners for Accidents We all love our furry friends, but unfortunately, they can get your home pretty smelly. Whether the smell is on the carpet, furniture, or even on the walls - it's essential to have it removed. Most odors stem from accidents. You always want to attend to the accident right away. Blot them with a paper towel and use mild dish washing liquid to help remove the odor. Once completely cleaned, blot again with fresh paper towels to dry the spot. If the accident is not recent, use an enzyme cleaner to eat the bad bacteria. Another great idea is to use activated charcoal. It is a form of carbon that has been activated to make it extremely porous. You can get activated charcoal meant for pet odors at most pet stores. Green Cleaning Products Using natural odor eliminators is a great green alternative to most of the chemicals sold at stores. One of the most recommended products is to use baking soda. You can place an open box of it in a room to help absorb unwanted smells. It also helps to remove musty aroma in dark spaces, like a basement. On top of being used to remove pet odors, it also works great for cigarette smells. If you don't wish to use baking soda, most pet supply stores will have green cleaning products that help remove odors, while still being safe for your household.
CLEANING 101 BEFORE LISTING
Before you put your home up for sale, you'll want to ensure it's clean for all of the buyers that will come through. A dirty house isn't appealing, and you won't get a good offer, if you get one at all, if your home isn't in tip-top shape. Cleaning your home doesn't have to be overwhelming, below we've listed the top things to remember to clean for each room. FOYER: + Clean the door and hardware.+ Wipe off all fingerprints on windows/furniture.+ Clean off scuff marks on floors and door.+ Replace all light bulbs and ensure light fixtures are working.+ Tidy/clean up the coat closet. People WILL look in there to see the size.KITCHEN: + Wipe down all cabinets.+ Clean all appliances, inside and out.+ Clean stove hood, on top and bottom.+ Clean behind the refrigerator, on top and bottom too.+ Ensure the microwave is clean of food splatter.+ Clean the space behind the sink.+ Wipe down blinds/shades.+ Wash any kitchen rugs, clean the floors and baseboards.+ Store all of your pet food/food out of sight.BATHROOM: + Clean behind toilet and under sink.+ Only display absolute necessities, declutter.+ Organize and clean under the vanity.+ Scrub floors and clean grout lines.+ Keep dirty clothes and towels off the floor.+ Be sure to lock away any medication.+ Clean the fan and make sure it's functioning.+ Replace any dead lightbulbs.BEDROOM:+ Wash sheets, comforters, and blankets.+ Clean the curtains and rugs.+ Dust furniture.+ Remove any obvious stains from fabrics.+ Keep closets clean and organized.+ Store away dirty clothes and personal photos.+ Clean marks on walls.These are just the basics you don't want to forget about. If it's within your budget, we highly recommend hiring a professional cleaner to ensure your home is in its best condition. Contact your agent to get a great local recommendation.
USING PAINT TO ENHANCE THE SIZE OF A ROOM
Paint colors can drastically affect the feeling of a room. It can make it enjoyable to be in, or leave you feeling uncomfortable. It can alter the perception of the room's shape and size and add to, or take away from, the atmosphere you're trying to portray in your space. The paint you use in your house can make or break its aesthetics. COLOR TIPS Dark Colors:+ Adds coziness to a room.+ Used to make a large room feel smaller.+ Advances the color in the room.Light Colors:+ Used to make small rooms feel bigger.+ Recedes the color in a room.+ Light colors help a space feel more airy. Lighter colors tend to recede, which makes it appear farther away, therefore making the room feel bigger. Darker colors tend to advance, which makes them seem closer, in turn making the room feel smaller. You can use colors to completely modify the size of a room by perception. You can use this concept to minimize unattractive features in your house or highlight focal points. If your room is too large and doesn't make the space feel cozy, you can paint your ceiling a darker color than the walls, to help them feel a little lower. Conversely, if your ceilings are too low and makes you feel claustrophobic, you can paint them a lighter shade to help them feel higher.
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