If you’re anything like me, it will be vital that your moving day goes off without a hitch. Most guides for relocation remind you to get all the packing sorted and find some sitters for the kids. However, I’m going to try something a little different with this post today. You see, I think there are some things you should do to prepare your property for the new owners or tenants. It is polite to leave the house in a suitable condition. At the end of the day, you would be pretty annoyed if you moved into a new property that had been left in a mess, right? The ideas below will help you to become a more conscientious seller.
Clean the property from top to bottom
Before you do anything else, it is crucial that you clean the property from top to bottom. Nobody is going to feel happy if they have to live in a dirty house while they unpack. It is good manners to do the cleaning because you are the ones leaving. So, you are the ones who created the mess in the first place. Make sure all bathroom tiles and shining and free from mold at the very least. You should also scrub your floors and give the walls a fresh coat of paint.
Deal with those drainage issues
Presuming you’ve noticed there are some drainage issues with the property, it is only polite to sort them out before you leave. That is especially the case if everything was working properly when you moved in. A Hydraway drainage system could be all you need to rectify any problems. You just need to identify where the flooding originates. Is is due to overflow from the land outside the property? Or is water gathering due to poor basement drainage? Once you answer those questions, you can find a remedy.
Double check the attic
When you’re moving house, it is very easy to leave things behind. That is often true when it comes to items you’ve stored in the attic. Even if you are convinced you’ve got everything covered, it’s still worth double checking up there before you hand over the keys. The last thing the new owners want is to find bags of your old clothes making the place look untidy. Also, if you don’t need all those Christmas tree decorations, you should throw them away. The people who are moving into the house will have lots their personal stuff to store up there.
If you manage to perform those three actions, everything should be okay. Of course, it would be nice if you have enough time to give the garden some attention too. During the first few months after moving into a new property, it can be hard to get on top of things. So, any help and assistance you can offer before moving out will be gratefully appreciated. Maybe you should speak to the new owners or tenants ahead of time to see if they have any requests? That could help you to ensure they are 100% happy on moving day.
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