Here are some things you can do during quarantine so that when the time does come, you are ready to pop that home on the market!

 

 

Clean

 

Now I know with the virus outbreak, giving the old home a thorough scrub has probably been done 100 times by the keener of us, but this is a great time to give EVERYTHING a once over. That means dusting on top of cabinets, washing dust wall trim, and taking down curtains to give them a wash, among lots of other chores.

 

Repair

One of the few positives about self-isolation is it allows one to complete those fiddly little tasks that have been put off for months, maybe even years. I suggest getting out the toolbox and going through your house room by room, making sure all screws are tightened, nails are hammered down, anything broken is taken note of (and repaired and/or replaced if you are able to do so),  all flooring is firmly in place, and nothing is going to fall onto the heads of future potential buyers.

 

Organize

Take the extra time to go through your possessions and sort what you will take with you when you move, what will be recycled/donated, and what can be trashed. Many trash/recycling removal companies are still operating and provide curb-side pick up with no contact required. Give me a call or email for more info regarding which companies are still operational and provide such services.

 

Update

While I strongly urge you not to start a full-scale renovation project during this time, a few updates here and there throughout your home can have a great effect. Stores like Lowes are offering free shipping throughout the pandemic, and many local home improvement businesses are still doing orders via phone and online.  Now is a great time to paint that table (in a well-ventilated area please!), replace that kitchen cupboard hardware, or rip up that carpet to show off the hardwood floors underneath! (Please note: While it is a personal dream of mine that every carpeted property has hardwood floors underneath it, this remains a fantasy, and I advise you check before going wild on any project).

 

NOTE: Please consult a professional before undertaking any task that requires knowledge of the electrical, plumbing, heating or structural elements of your home. Please refer to my previous article “What to DIY, What Not to DIY” for tasks best left to the professionals.

 

And of course, the best advice out there-

Stay Safe, Be Healthy, and

Wash Your Hands!