Curb Appeal- As the weather starts to warm up, start spending time on your home’s
exterior. If your home looks clean and well-maintained from the outside it will entice people to see the inside.
Get your House Clean and Keep it that Way!- It’s definitely hard to maintain your home in perfect order all the time, but it’s necessary. You want to have your home ready to show at all times.
Remove Clutter- This may require you getting a storage unit during the time your home is on the market, but it is so important.
Clean but Lived-In- While the home needs to be clean and free of clutter, you also want it to appear lived-in. Buyers need to be able to picture living in the home. It can be difficult but you need to find a balance.
Don’t Forget about the Floors- Make sure your floors are as clean as you can get them! If you can afford to, have wood floors refinished. If not, invest in area rugs.
Rearrange Furniture- If you’ve gone ahead and cleared out some clutter and unnecessary furniture, you’re now free to move the remaining items into an inviting layout. Create a welcoming conversation area in the living room, comfortable entertaining area in the dining room, etc.
Paint!- I talked about this in a post last week. A new coat of paint goes a long way in making a room look fresh and new. And remember, go with neutral colors.
Create a Comfortable Master Bedroom- Gender neutral, clean, and free of personal items. Again, you want the buyers to envision themselves in the space. Always make the bed!
Keep Closets Organized- Buyers will be looking in your closets. Having everything organized and free of clutter will make it appear larger. Aim to have 25-30% free space in the closet.
Use “Extra” Space Wisely- Make buyers see the potential of every inch of the home. From rooms you might use for storing odds and ends to awkward nooks, make sure you stage your home sensibly. Turn an extra space into a guest room or an office. Place a cozy bench in nooks to create a reading space.
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