Getting Ready to Sell Your Home in Edmonton? Maximize Your Sale Price.
Don’t lose thousands of dollars on lowball offers due to preventable cleaning red flags. Download Erick & Sue’s official 3-Page Seller’s Cleaning Checklist covering every room, closet, appliance, and open-house detail buyers scrutinize.
Higher Final Sale Price
A deeply cleaned, depersonalized home commands top dollar by removing easy buyer objections and inspection renegotiations.
Faster Days on Market
Edmonton buyers make emotional decisions in the first 10 seconds. Move-in clean homes spark competitive multiple-offer interest.
Room-by-Room Cheat Sheet
The complete high-resolution 3-page checklist walks through every room, closet, appliance, and showing-day final touch.
RE/MAX Elite Expertise
Erick Yip and Sue Gaudin share the exact prep protocol used on top-selling Edmonton real estate listings.
Is Your Home 100% Showing-Ready?
Buyers inspect everything from baseboards to oven interiors. Track your cleaning progress below, or download the high-res 3-page guide to tape to your fridge.
Paced over a weekend, this turns your property into a top-dollar listing.
1. Exterior & Curb AppealFirst 10 Seconds
Front entrance, walkways, garage door, windows & seasonal yard readiness
Power wash front walkway, steps & porch
Pro-Tip: Remove all winter salt residue, mud, and dirt. A spotless front porch instantly signals to buyers that this Edmonton home has been meticulously cared for.
Wipe down front door, polish handle & add clean welcome mat
Pro-Tip: Buyers stand at the front door for 30-60 seconds while the agent unlocks the lockbox. Scratched handles or cobwebs here make a lasting negative impression.
Clean exterior window glass & remove spiderwebs from soffits
Pro-Tip: Clean glass lets maximum natural Edmonton sunlight flood your listing photos. Remove screens and hose them down.
Sweep garage floor, degrease oil spots & organize visible tools
Pro-Tip: Edmonton buyers prioritize deep 2-car garages for winter. Show off the floor space by hanging rakes and packing excess totes.
2. The Showcase KitchenHighest Dollar ROI
Appliances, degreasing hoods, gleaming counters, cabinet faces & sink shine
Deep clean inside oven, stove grates & range hood filter
Pro-Tip: Buyers always open the oven door! Soak greasy aluminum filters in hot water with baking soda and Dawn dish soap so they look brand new.
Clean fridge interior, pull out crispers & polish stainless steel exterior
Pro-Tip: Remove all magnets, calendars, and artwork from the doors. Use dedicated stainless steel polish wiped in the direction of the grain.
Clear 90% of countertop items, scrub tile grout & polish quartz/granite
Pro-Tip: Keep only one luxury appliance (like a clean espresso machine) or a bowl of fresh green apples. Expansive counter space adds thousands in perceived value.
Degrease cabinet doors, clean handles & straighten pantry shelves
Pro-Tip: Wipe down cabinet fronts around handles where cooking oils accumulate. When buyers open the pantry and see tidy shelves, they assume the home has abundant storage.
Descale hard water deposits from faucet & polish stainless / composite sink
Pro-Tip: Wrap mineral-crusted aerators in vinegar-soaked paper towels for 20 minutes to wipe away white calcium buildup.
3. Spotless Spa BathroomsBuyer Scrutiny
Tile grout, glass showers, chrome fixtures, fresh caulking & mirror perfection
Eradicate soap scum & water spots on glass shower doors
Pro-Tip: Cloudy shower glass makes a modern bathroom look aged. A squeegee with Barkeepers Friend or a water-repellent coating makes glass crystal clear.
Scrub tile grout lines & re-caulk any discolored tub edges
Pro-Tip: Discolored caulking makes buyers worry about water leaks and hidden mold. A fresh $8 tube of bright white silicone caulking transforms the tub in 30 minutes.
Deep sanitize toilet base, bolt covers, back of tank & seat hinges
Pro-Tip: Replace old plastic toilet seats with brand new quiet-close white seats for $25. Close all toilet lids for photography!
Clear counters, clean mirrors streak-free & tuck away toothbrushes/prescriptions
Pro-Tip: Hang matching plush white hand towels. Buyers should feel like they walked into a luxury boutique hotel suite.
4. Living Rooms, Bedrooms & ClosetsSpaciousness
Baseboards, dust vents, carpet deodorizing, window sills & depersonalization
Magic-erase scuff marks off baseboards, door frames & light switches
Pro-Tip: Walk your hallway with a melamine sponge. Removing dark shoe scuffs makes walls look freshly painted without the cost of repainting.
Deep vacuum carpets with edge tool or steam clean high-traffic paths
Pro-Tip: Fresh vacuum lines in bedroom carpets look incredible in professional listing photography and signal cleanliness.
Declutter closets down to 50% capacity & face all hangers in one direction
Pro-Tip: If your closets are jam-packed, buyers assume the home lacks storage. Box up off-season winter coats now to show airy, spacious closet depth.
Dust ceiling fan blades, cold air return grates & pendant lights
Pro-Tip: Dusty fan blades and intake vents immediately trigger allergies and raise questions about overall furnace cleanliness.
5. Basement, Furnace & Storage AreasBuyer Confidence
Furnace filter replacement, water heater sweep, cobweb removal & organized utility room
Install brand new furnace filter & vacuum exterior of furnace/ductwork
Pro-Tip: Home inspectors and savvy buyers always inspect the furnace. A crisp, clean filter dated with a sharpie proves diligent homeowner maintenance.
Sweep basement floors, wipe water heater & clear cobwebs from joists
Pro-Tip: Basements often feel dingy. A thorough sweep, bright LED bulbs, and clean floor paint dramatically elevate unfinished space.
Clear dead leaves and debris from exterior basement window wells
Pro-Tip: Clean window wells allow maximum light into basement bedrooms or recreation rooms, erasing the 'dark basement' perception.
6. Listing Photo & Open House DayFinal Polish
Turn on every light, hide pet gear, empty bins, open blinds & scent neutralizer
Turn on every single interior light & open all window blinds/drapes
Pro-Tip: Even on bright Edmonton summer days, having all lamps, under-cabinet lighting, and pot lights on creates warmth and eliminates camera shadows.
Hide pet beds, litter boxes, food bowls & empty all household trash cans
Pro-Tip: Never let buyers smell pets or garbage. Wash pet bedding, conceal litter boxes in the trunk or garage, and empty every bathroom wastebasket.
Air out home for 15 minutes and use subtle citrus or neutral freshness
Pro-Tip: Avoid overpowering chemical plugins or heavy vanilla candles—buyers may suspect you're hiding cigarette or pet odors. Clean air is the best scent.
Clean Homes Protect Your Equity at the Negotiating Table
When buyers spot dirty furnace vents, grimy oven glass, or soap-scum showers, their brain immediately jumps to: "If they neglected the cleaning, what mechanical issues are they hiding?"
Erick's Seller Advice: Declutter by 50% First
Before deep cleaning, pack away half your belongings into neat totes. Open floor space and half-empty closets make every Edmonton floorplan feel twice as large.
Sue's Seller Advice: Neutralize Pet & Cooking Odours
You become nose-blind to your own home. Steam-clean high-traffic carpets and avoid strong cooking for 48 hours prior to photo day or buyer showings.
How Much Money Are You Leaving on the Table?
Compare what happens when a home is listed "as-is" versus prepared with our Seller's Cleaning Checklist.
First Showing Impression
Distracted by dirty baseboards, cluttered counters, pet smells
Bright, airy, move-in ready sanctuary that buyers fall in love with
Listing Photography & Video
Shadowy rooms, glaring counter clutter, dull appliances
Magazine-quality photos that attract 3x more clicks on Realtor.ca
Buyer Offer Psychology
Calculates discount for cleaning, repainting, and deferred maintenance
Submits competitive, clean offers with minimal inspection repair demands
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Meet Erick Yip & Sue Gaudin
Selling your Edmonton home isn’t just about putting a sign on the lawn—it’s about staging an aspirational lifestyle. Buyers make up their minds within 10 seconds of crossing your threshold. We created this comprehensive 3-page cleaning checklist to give our YouTube viewers the exact protocol top sellers use to secure multiple offers and record sale prices.
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