Getting ready to sell your home? First off—congratulations! Here are a few products I actually use and recommend to help make preparing your home easier, less stressful, and hopefully put a little more money in your pocket.
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Small investments. Big difference.
Clear plastic storage bins are a must have. Don't get the colored bins, you'll never remember what's inside! Clear bins will save you!
Rubbermaid Cleverstore Clear 32 Qt 6 Pack
Moving labels on every box. Yeap, do it! Add them to at least 3 sides of the cardboard boxes. Even better, color code the bedrooms. If you have more than a 1-bedroom house to move, color coding will help everyone know where to place the box, not just...
Aegis Adhesives 1"x4.5" Moving Labels (16)
I don't care what brand, but they have to be white. When preparing your home for pictures, I can't emphasize enough that using white towels in the bathroom(s) and kitchen is the cherry on top!
Luxury White Bath Towel Set 8-Piece 700 GSM
Why a laundry 🧺 basket?! When sellers need to leave for showings, this is a great & quick way to grab things & go. Keep the house clean & picked up for showings! 🧼🧹
SAMMART 42L Collapsible Laundry Basket White
Having working, white light bulbs in every light fixture, looks & feels connective to buyers when they walk throught the house & look at the pictures online.
evelor 6-Pack A19 9W LED Bulbs 5000K E26
Having clean & fresh doormats at ALL entry doors is crucial, especially in Oregon. First appearances are everything, plus coming in & out from the backyard or garage, having a doormat to keep the house clean is a non-negotiable.
Ubdyo Durable Door Mat - Dirt Trapping 32x20
Clean It Up
You want to make it clean and smell good, but what you don't want to do is try to cover up odors with perfume scented candles, sprays or plug-in air fresheners. This cleaning product works and leaves a light scent that is clean, not concealing.
Grove Co. Multi-Purpose Cleaner Concentrate
This is a seriously great smelling multi-purpose cleaner and it works great! I think I clean more frequently, just becuase I love the way it works and smells!
Pledge pH-Balanced Multisurface Spray Clean
If I walk into a listing and the bathroom or kitchen needs a little sparkle, this is one of the first products I recommend to homeowners. It tackles soap scum, hard water stains, and everyday grime without a lot of elbow grease. A clean home photogra...
The Pink Stuff: Home
Before spending hundreds on repainting, try this first. I've seen Magic Erasers remove scuffs, fingerprints, crayon marks, and mystery wall marks that sellers thought would require fresh paint. Always start with the least expensive fix before tacklin...
Mr. Clean: Magic Erasers - Amazon.com
Show-Time Ready
Must haves at your listings
You just cleaned the floors, now let's keep them clean!
2 Pack Foldable Shoe Cover Boxes with Signs
Get them in bulk!
Shoe Covers Disposable 200 Pack Non-Slip
Pet storage for food, toys, blankets. Keep it clean & easy to find!
IRIS USA 4-Pack 13Qt Stackable Storage Bins
Helpful & yes, I'm a Realtor
These are great items I use & yes, I'm a Realtor.
How cool are these boxes?! I have them shipped to clients & they love them!