How do you make your flip look finished?

[Mindy Jensen]

I saw a house today that blew my mind - but not in a good way. The trim looked horrible, the kitchen looked thrown together at the last minute, the bathrooms looked "almost."

This house is a full priced fixer upper. 

I'll throw out a tip, and would love to hear others.

Caulk is your best friend. Make sure you use paintable caulk, and caulk all gaps. The gap between the trim and wall. The gaps between the trim and doorframe. The seams in the trim when one piece isn't long enough for the wall.

Would love to hear what you do to make your flip look complete.

[Jessica S.]

I hire a window washer to clean the windows.  It makes a huge difference, particularly in photos.  Buyers won't notice the windows, but will get a sense that the house is fresh and clean.  I also run an ionizer to get rid of any lingering chemical odors.  That "New house" smell might go over well in some markets, but not here in ultra-eco Portland.