Imagine you are going to look at a house that you might buy. Now imagine that there are dirty dishes in the sink, piles of laundry everywhere, a visible litterbox, and unmade beds in every room. Of course, it’s normal. It’s lived in. Most people’s houses look like that on a day-to-day basis, unless you have hours to devote to housekeeping every day. But would you buy a home that looked like that owner didn’t even lift a finger to get it guest-ready? No. When you’re selling your home, your home isn’t really yours anymore. Your Realtor will be dropping by regularly, and strangers will be walking through your home, maybe on a daily basis. That’s why you need to step up your cleaning! Check out this post by Becky at Cleanmama for cleaning checklists for home sellers! (They are also printable! How cute!)