You are ready to sell your home. You are anxious to see that first potential buyer and get on your way to a great offer. But remember there are a few things you need to do before you put that “For Sale” sign in the yard and the very first thing is clean up your house.
You can have a big house, with lots of extras, and an awesome floor plan but none of that matters if people are turned off as soon as they walk through the door. Cleaning your house thoroughly before selling can be an overwhelming process.
There are professional cleaning services available that will do this work for you. But ensure you are hiring a reputable company to take care of this job or it will only cause you additional stress and work. You do not want to end up using a firm that brings in someone who is dishonest and steals from you or does a bad job, which can waste your time and money.
Finding the right professional to clean your house and get it ready for that first potential buyer’s inspection is not always easy. There are many people out there that will try to take you for your money and provide you with little or no service.
Be aware that the scammers out there. You will want to find a cleaning service that can take care of the job professionally as well as within your budget and on your timeframe. Getting references, checking for credibility online and performing research should certainly be included on your checklist of things to do.
You need to be specific in your agreement with the cleaning service about what exactly needs to be done and the price that you agree to pay. In addition, it is advisable to discuss the cleaning products that will be used to ensure that these are acceptable to you. You don’t want to come home to an unexpected disaster.
Discuss services and fees associated with the entire cleaning process as well as any additional fees the service charges. Make sure that you get a quote from at least 3 different cleaning services before making your final decision and signing a contract.
Ensure that you discuss and agree on all arrangements prior to beginning the job so that there are not any surprises. It is advisable to include payment arrangements in the final contract for your safety as well.