PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
12 Albacore Dr: Lovell, Richard E & Lovell, Constance to Jakubec, Mary K, $211,000. 13 Winthrop Ct: Oregan A Elizabeth Est & Culver, Gregorie J to Kneeland, Max K, $270,000. 54 Rope Ferry Rd #B22: Bevilacqua, Larry J & Sarantopoulos, Christian to Sullivan, Craig, $143,000. 20 Pine St: Secchiaroli, Crescentino & Luciani, Lori to Dominici, Daniel, $119,000. 27 Fulmore Dr: Wilson, Robert A & Wilson, Jean M to Gabriele, Amy S, $217,000. 310 Boston Post Rd #3: Preka, Marte to Holbert, Benjamin R, $178,000. 37 Locust Ct: Rheaume Fay Ollie Est & Brackett, Bernadette to Moore, Jesse & Landry-Ziskind, Katherine, $210,000. 2 Stoneheights Dr #2: Cypherd, John M & Cypherd, Stacey L to Deli, Erik, $148,000. 16 Mackenzie Rd: Spinnato, Joseph to Adams, Lisa, $224,900. 46 Mackenzie Rd: Bartolucci, Victor J to Watson, Ronald C & Watson, Jessica E, $184,000. 3 Melanie Dr: Shea, Michael P & Shea, Renata B to Masso-Flores, Ramon, $424,900. 14 Clifton St: Driscoll, Ryan M to Lupienski, Craig & Lupienski, Megan, $210,000. 3 Lois Ave: Adams, Dana J to Garcia, Maria, $129,900. 763 Broad Street Ext: CDP Properties LLC to Ramos, Santos J, $142,000. 567 Vauxhall Street Ext #303: to Gohil, Aditi, $36,000. 722 Vauxhall Street Ext: Roach, Marsha L to Nevitt, Robert J, $185,000. 98 Old Colchester Rd: Stanley, Joseph A & Selvidio-Stanley, Susan to Miller, Joe, $226,000. Pena, Alicia Property transactions are compiled and reported by The Warren Group, a leading real estate and financial information provider since 1972. If you think something has been reported in error, please call 1-800-356-8805. similar surfaces along the walls. MHM Professional Staging, a company in Orlando, Fla., says baseboards can collect a considerable amount of dust; clearing them off can make the room look much more attractive.
Other surfaces will also be coated with dust or grime over time, and will look much better if you wipe them down. These include window blinds, air vents, light switches, the tops of ceiling fans, chandeliers, and light fixtures.
Deep clean your appliances to help them shine and get rid of any stains or odors. Look for hidden trouble spots, such as the rubber gaskets on a refrigerator door which can collect crumbs or grime. You might also want to move each appliance so you can vacuum or sweep any debris that has gotten trapped underneath.
Give the laundry room some special attention. Quint says it helps to start a habit of wiping down the gasket and glass of a front-loading washing machine after each cycle, then leave the door open so they can air dry. Hire A Helper recommends stashing items away so the room won't seem too crowded or messy when potential buyers arrive.
If there are any chores you've been pushing off, catch up on them now. The American Cleaning Institute says these tasks might include washing the windows and vacuuming the drapes. Hire A Helper says most buyers will be interested in how much closet space is available, so it's a good time to organize your closets and get rid of any unwanted items.
Check the walls and other surfaces for any fingerprints, scuffs, or other blemishes. These can usually be removed with a simple washing, and melamine cleaning sponges will also work well.
Once you find a buyer for your home, it's helpful to do a less intensive cleaning before you leave the property. Elizabeth Weintraub, writing for the financial site The Balance, says that at a minimum the home should be swept and free of any personal belongings.
The property should be at least as clean as you hope your next residence to be when you move there. Hiring a professional cleaning company to do the job will cost you some money, but can be a kind gesture to the home's new residents.