Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Staging El Cajon Homes For Sale

By Marci Glover


Before a house can be listed as being available for sale, the current owners will need to take some steps in order to make it ready. Prepping the El Cajon homes for sale involves performing simple tasks that will change how the house appears. It is the small things that make a person either purchase or refuse to purchase a given property.

The first place to focus on should be your curb. Improve its appeal by ensuring the drive way is well cleaned and that the yards are immaculate. For the yard, mowing, planting of seasonal flowers and watering it should do the trick.

Repair any parts that could be broken or in need of repairs. This is something that must be done in both the interior and the exteriors. Painting and fixing the broken parts is a great way of cosmetically enhancing the overall house appeal.

It is possible to make rooms appear roomier. This can easily be achieved by removing the extra pieces of furniture. An alternative to this is to move room to room removing all the unnecessary items. Clear the shelves of any decorations that are not necessary. Such items can be placed in boxes and stored in the garage.

Ensure that all rooms are cleaned. For a house that is large, it may be vital to consider hiring professional help. The same may also apply in a situation where an individual is hard pressed for time. The cleaners ought to clean the refrigerators, sinks and all the cooking stoves.

Bathrooms are very sensitive. This is one area that requires regular cleaning in order to make sure that the tiles will not begin to stain. When cleaning the bathroom, remove the old and torn shower curtains and replace them with newer ones. Towels should also be replaced on a daily basis.

Pet owners will need to make sure that pets are not at home when potential viewers come for viewing. Apart from making sure that you do not turn away potential buyers who may be allergic, this will also be an ideal time to control the presence of bugs. Mice and fleas are common in houses that have pets.

Carpet cleaning will also be a very important task. All carpets in the house will have to be washed or vacuumed. They should also be aired so as to remove any musky smells that could be present. Hiring a professional company that deals with carpet cleaning could be the ideal solution.

Examine all your windows as well as the window screens. Note all the windows that have missing panes and whose screens are broken or missing. You will also want to confirm that these windows open and close as smoothly as possible without any pressure being applied.

Check whether the walls, ceilings and floors are cracked. The parts in need of repair must be fixed and painted. When painting, do not go for colors that are either too bright nor too dull. Settle for a color that is neutral and which will resonate well with all the potential buyers.




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