Selling a home is no walk in the park. It typically requires you to spend a significant amount of time, energy, and money, and even if you do everything right, it can take you much longer to make the sale than you anticipated. However, one thing is for sure: If you want to sell your home, you need to get it in the best shape possible. Your real estate agent will be able to guide you in the best practices for prepping your home but to get you started, check out the following resources.

Decluttering

Decluttering Your Home Checklist — Get Organized Before a Move

How to Declutter Every Room in Your Home — Fast

Sell Stuff Online: The Best Sites and Apps

8 Organizations That Pick Up Your Donations for Free

Deep Cleaning

The Ultimate Household Cleaning Kit (15 Essential Items You Need)

9 Unskippable Tasks that Make a ‘Deep Clean’ Deep

How to Get Rid of Dust, According to Cleaning Experts

How to Disinfect Every Room in Your House

How to Clean the Outside of Your House Without Breaking Your Back (or Bank Account)

Maintaining Cleanliness

13 Secrets of People Who Always Have a Clean House

Your Simple Whole-House Cleaning Schedule

Using a Regular Cleaning Service Is Worth the Investment

12 Quick & Easy Habits to Maintain a Clutter-Free Home

It’s hard enough to sell a home when you do everything right — it can prove next to impossible if you don’t declutter, clean, and keep it clean throughout the process. Consult resources like the ones here, and work with your real estate agent to help your home stand out among the crowd. Making a good impression on prospective buyers can boost the chances of quickly landing a sale you’re happy with.

Written by: Alice Robertson, Tidy Home