Selling your HOME, Don’t leave YOUR MONEY behind!

Spring is right around the corner and you are thinking of putting your home up for sale. Where do you start? It has been cold outside so you will probably start with the interior of your home. You know, the normal decluttering, painting and just a general thorough cleaning to spruce things up.

The key to selling any home is to get buyers through the front door and this can prove to be a difficult task. There are many factors that get people in the front door like the agent, price, size and the most obvious “curb appeal”. Other than changing the size of the home the only other thing that can have a dramatic affect on the look of the home is the curb appeal.

What are some things that you can do to upgrade your homes curb appeal? How much does this all cost? You would be surprised how little these services really are. Some of the services you will want to look into are pressure washing, house washing, lawn mowing, hedge trimming, weeding, window cleaning, gutter cleaning and roof cleaning. For most homes that have less than 3,000 square feet the cost will be less than $1,000 with multiple services combined within this price. Prices will vary across the country and based on the condition of the home. Curb appeal can be achieved with the least cost and have the most effect.

Now you have another decision, do it yourself or hire a professional. You have to ask yourself 3 basic questions, 1- Do I have the knowledge to do this? 2- Do I have the equipment to do this? 3- Do I have the time to do this? The key is to have all this done before you put the home on the market not after the first wave of potential buyers.

Three basic things affect the price of a home, 1- Condition of the home. 2- Location of the home. 3- The amount of time on the market. If you don’t finish these chores before the home goes on the market, the first wave of buyers look at the condition of the home. Now because of this they may decide not to put in an offer. This brings us to #2 and you can’t fix that the home is where it is. Because the initial wave of buyers did not make an offer we are now months later at step 3 which is time on the market. The longer a house sits on the market, the lower the next buyer is going to bid. You see, in the mind of the buyer, if there was nothing wrong with your home it would be sold already.

DIY or hire a pro is all you have to decide on now. If you have the time, knowledge and equipment then DIY can be an option. If you are missing any one of the three then hire the professional contract cleaning company. They can do the work in a timely fashion and it usually looks better than a DIY project. Just be sure to have it finished before the home gets listed and you start to get traffic.

Don’t Leave YOUR MONEY behind!

The Cleaning Doctor launches a new cleaning program.

We are pleased to announce the launch of our latest home cleaning service, the Real Estate Enhancement Program. Visit the official site for the REEP program and see how we can help you get your home ready for sale. You don't want to miss that first wave of buyers.

For more information contact us at reep@thecleaningdoc.com or by phone at 931-933-5421

Increase The Value of Your Home With Exterior Cleaning

Given the number of television shows currently concentrating on buying and selling houses, it's little surprise that many home owners are well informed about how to get the best value for the property. The exterior of our homes is one area that we may have been neglecting.

We've all seen the shows, with their tips on how best to sell our homes. The advice on making improvements to our kitchens and bathrooms is all correct, but there are some parts of our properties that seem to be forgotten.

When a prospective buyer arrives to take a look at your home, the first part of the building that they will be seeing will be the exterior. In fact, even before they arrive at your home, they'll have been making judgments about the property based on what they think of the state of the outside of the house.

First impressions are always important in life and this holds particularly true when it comes to property viewing. A tired looking house exterior immediately creates a negative impression.

If you're home has a layer of dirt and grime, caused by years of pollution, then you really should think about getting it cleaned up before putting it up for sale.

Cleaning the outside of the house doesn't just look better - it can add value to your property.

Many buildings that are in the worst condition in the UK tend to be in urban areas, close to main roads. Some of the most beautiful homes in the country currently have the disadvantage of looking tired and old.

There are a number of companies in the UK who specialise in cleaning buildings, with particular emphasis on older homes, buildings and monuments. Speaking to one leading expert, I was struck by how much cleaning methods have moved on.

Where possible, many building cleaning service providers avoid using chemicals, ensuring that the entire procedure is environmentally friendly.

Now's the time to ask yourself: how clean is my property?

As Keith Barrett found out, the specialists from EcoLogic Systems are experts in building cleaning. This article may be published on any website but this resource box must be included in full. The author retains all copyright.

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