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For people who are ready to sell their home, there are ways to do it safely and efficiently, despite the pandemic. Thanks to technology, you can begin to show your home without having multiple strangers enter your home, keeping your family healthy in the meantime. As you prepare for online showings, use the following tips to keep your home clean and tidy, even if you  have kids home all day.

Prepping for viewings

For families with kids who are home all day, every day, it may be challenging to keep your home clean and organized. Even though everyone’s learning or working remotely, you can practice some simple organization tactics that will allow your family members to keep their individual workspaces cleaned up at the end of every work or school day.

Storage is everything when it comes to keeping a workspace clean. For each family member’s workspace, be sure to have tasteful storage bins or shelves within reach in order for easy cleanup at the end of the day. Ensure that the storage area is large enough to fit a laptop, books and papers, and try to minimize the amount of loose paper that’s visible at first glance.

If you have kids at home, have them get involved in the cleaning. There are ways to make it fun for them, whether it’s turning on music or setting a timer to see how fast they can clean a room in five minutes. If you use a chore chart with rewards, they’ll be much more motivated to grab a broom and help you tidy up.

When you’re getting ready to show your house, be sure to feature its best attributes through your photos and tours. Areas such as patios and remodeled kitchens are great to showcase, as is any outdoor landscaping. Be sure to show all bedrooms in the house, and even include the laundry room, if you have one.

Sanitizing your house

In order to be successful in selling your home, it’s important that it’s spotless during viewings. While cleaning your workspaces is a great start, you’ll also need to get it the habit of wiping down counters regularly with the correct cleaning solutions to keep your home sanitized.

If your local stores are sold out of cleaning products, or if you want to avoid using products filled with harmful chemicals and toxins, there are ways to make your own at home. One way to make a great-smelling all-purpose cleaner is by combining hydrogen peroxide, distilled white vinegar, Castile soap, tea tree oil, lavender essential oil, and water. These ingredients will eliminate germs and even polish your faucet without chemical fumes.

You can also tackle tough grease and stains with non-toxic ingredients: half a lemon and a half-cup of borax powder will eliminate pesky countertop spots. And, for a simple glass cleaner, just combine water, white vinegar, and dish soap for a streak-free shine on every window and mirror in your home.

Online showings

With the help of a trustworthy and knowledgeable real estate agent, you can show your home online to potential buyers. Before you start showing, consider using virtual staging to help make your home look great without having to deal with expensive traditional staging companies. Video chat tours and 3D walkthroughs are a safe and effective way to showcase your home, and allow you to keep your family safe from potential virus transmission.

There are even options to live-chat with potential buyers—companies such as Redfin offer chat services through their app, which can allow you to virtually show your home to buyers without having to do a physical showing. And, even though much of your energy will be going into selling your home, be sure to take time and find your forever home by connecting with 365 Realty Deals. It can be tricky keeping the house clean when you’re trying to sell your home, but with some routine cleaning and storage tactics, your whole family can get in the habit of tidying up at the end of the workday. Keep the house sanitized with DIY cleaning products to avoid harmful chemicals, and be sure to showcase your home’s best features when taking photos or doing video tours with potential buyers.