1. Empty the garbage. The kitchen is most important, but include all bathroom trash cans too. If you don’t have a very convenient spot for the kitchen can, put it in the garage (if you have one). Garbage smells, don’t let your house smell like garbage during a showing. First impressions make lasting ones! 2….
You just went under contract- CONGRATS! The buyer has a finance contingency so you’ll have a couple extra hurdles than if they were paying cash. One of the biggest will be the appraisal, especially if you have the largest/most expensive house in your neighborhood. Let’s look at some of the factors certified appraisers look at…