Moving is something we all have to do at some point and while it can be stressful,
if you manage it effectively, it'll be a smooth transition from wherever you are to
wherever you're going. Many of you have asked me to put together different moving
videos. From how to prepare for a move, how to pack, how to unpack, how to
organize. So many requests and I've wanted to answer them for so long because I have
so much to say on the topic.
The issue is, I wasn't moving. So fortunately, our producer, Lucas, he just
sold this condo and we decided as a team, that we're going to share his journey of
moving with all of y'all. This video we're going to talk about how to prepare your
space for a move. So, before you even think about selling, things that you need
to do around the house. We're going to try and keep these moving videos fairly brief
but there is so much to say on the topic. So, we've put all the gory details up on
our website, CleanMySpace.com.
So you can be sure to check that out. But right now, let's talk about 10 ways to
prepare your space for a move. Let's go. Decluttering, the first thing you want to
do when you're preparing your space to sell is to get rid of as much excess stuff
as possible, so that you can make your space look as large as possible. After
all, that's what people are going to be most interested in.
So go through your home and remove anything that is not absolutely necessary.
From decor items, books, DVDs and anything else lying around that isn't absolutely
pertinent. Cleaning your windows. Natural light is a huge selling feature of any
space. And let's face it, no one likes looking out dirty windows. So, if you want
your perspective buyers to feel like they're walking into a space with tons of
natural light, you better make sure those windows are clean.
Where possible, you want to make sure that you can get your exterior windows clean
and obviously your interior ones as well. Remember those tracks and your window
coverings. And if you're looking for videos on how to clean your windows,
different recipes and techniques and what tools and products to use, I'll link all
of that down below for you. Because of course, we have videos on it.
Depersonalize, the next step is going to be challenging but it is so important when
it comes to making a sale. Your job here is to neutralize your space. You want to
take out anything that's personal, superstitious, religious. Any photographs
or knick-knacks or cards or anything personal.
Because your job here is to turn your home back into a house. You have to help people
themselves in your space. Not you in your space and remember, all of the things that
you're taking out, they're going to go to your new home. So, you can set it up and
feel right back at home, once you get there.
Walls, baseboards, and vents. This is where attention to detail can really pay
off. Fixing up little marks or scuffs on your wall is a great way to make your
space look clean. Also, remember to clean the light switch plates and get rid of any
of those marks on there. Baseboards are areas that are often forgotten but really
important to keep clean. And finally, your vents are also something that the pickiest
buyers are going to look at. And if you quickly vacuum them,
you give them nothing to scoff at.
Clean the kitchen. As I've said before, the kitchen is the heart of the home and
it is used as a barometer for how clean the rest of your space is. So, having
it clean is super important. You want to make sure that all of your exterior
surfaces are clean. So, that includes your countertops, your sinks, your cupboard
fronts, your door handles. All the exterior appliance surfaces.
You even want to make sure that the exhaust filter about your oven is either
cleaned or changed entirely. Now, we have so many different videos about how to
clean your kitchen and I will link all of them below for you. So, you can get lost
in a little kitchen cleaning Youtube rabbit hole.
Remove excess furniture. If you want a great way to free up extra square footage
without having to build an addition, all you need to do is clear out any excess
furniture. So, go through each space, remove things that you though you needed
but you really don't. And just watch how your room opens up. Remember, you put all
this stuff in storage, you can bring it into your new space. Or you might decide
you don't need it anymore.
Deodorize your space. You may or may not know this, but your home has a unique
scent. And while you might not notice it, other people will. And the last thing you
want to do is turn someone off when they walk in because your scent doesn't jive
with theirs. So, the first thing you can do is open all of your windows and just let
Mother Nature do her work.
The next thing you can do is bring in some nice, neutral, gentle scents into your
home by using something like a nebulizer with essential oils, a lamp berget or even
a reed diffuser. We made this one and I'll link the video down below for you along
with some other nice DIY scent projects.
Clean your closets. Remember, almost any potential buyer is going to be interested
in how much closet space they might be getting themselves into. So, it's
incumbent upon you, to make sure that your closet has as little clutter as possible
and looks as organized as possible. That's going to make it look
bigger and more appealing.
So take out anything that's out of season or anything that looks cluttered or sort
of out of place. Put that into storage or get rid of it altogether. Either way, your
job is to make the closet look huge. Deep clean your bathroom. If you want to make a
prospective buyer feel right at home in a flash, have a spotless bathroom.
You want them to feel like they can take a shower or sit on your toilet with
absolutely nothing to worry about. So, this means you got to roll up your sleeves
and give your bathroom a good scrubbing. Get your tub and tiles nice and soap scum
free. As well as mold and mildew-free. You can also consider changing out your shower
curtain or your bathmat to make it look extra clean. Give your toilet a nice
thorough scrub and make sure your mirrors and sinks are shiny and looking new.
Clean your carpets. Since floors are such a large part of a space, making sure that
they look perfectly clean is really important. But if you have carpets, it's
sort of a next level situation because carpets cling on to odors and stains. So,
if you have kids or pets, you don't want to give any perspective buyers reasons to
turn their nose up or raise an eyebrow.
That means, make sure that your carpets are clean, stain-free and deodorized. And
if you can't get this done yourself feel free to bring in a profession. Remember,
you don't want to give buyers any reason to try and lower a price. Whether you're
moving up, downsizing or moving out for the first time, I hope that this video has
helped you get prepared for that very move.
Remember, we're following Lucas on his journey from this condo to the new one.
So we'll be getting lots of exciting moving content out for you over the next
little while. But in the meantime, make sure you let me know your moving questions
down below and that way we can incorporate them into upcoming videos. If you want to
see what I'm up to during the week, aside from cleaning things.
You can find me on Instagram. I'm @MELISSAMAKER. The guy who packed our car
up this morning with camera gear while I did my hair and makeup, he is
@THECHADREYNOLDS and together we are @CLEANMYSPACE. There's a button down there
that lets me know you care, so click it if you liked this video. And click this
button right here to subscribe and begin your journey to a cleaner life. Thanks so
much for watching and we'll see you next time.
Now, it's that special time in the video, the end of the video, where I get to throw
you to a couple of other videos I think you're going to love. And the first one
has to do with cleaning your oven overhead exhaust filter. Something I talked about
in this video and something that we definitely forget to do. Even if you're
not moving it's a good thing to take on. And the next one is to
make your own reed diffuser.
It is a fun project and it definitely yields exciting results.
Thanks guys and I'll see you next week