Potential buyers want to imagine themselves living in your home. This is really difficult to do if your stuff is cluttering every corner. Look at your space through their eyes. The last thing you want to do is turn them off with rooms that look and feel cluttered.  

2. Clean Everything

Buyers understandably expect to see a spotless house, both inside and out. So your goal is to make everything squeaky clean, especially your windows and window sills. Scrub the walls and floors, tile and ceilings, cupboards and drawers, kitchen and bathrooms. Clean the light fixtures and ceiling fans.

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3. Make Your Closets Look Spacious

Closet space is an important consideration for many buyers. Every potential buyer wants to feel like they’ll have plenty of closet space … always. Packing away out-of-season clothing will go a long way toward making your closets look spacious.

4. Paint

A new coat of paint is one of the quickest ways to clean up your living space and make it look bright and new. This is an area where you’ll want to rely on your Realtor^®, as she or he will know what colors are currently popular in the homes on the market that are selling.

5. Tend to the Carpet

Check the condition of your carpet. If it’s worn, consider replacing it. This can be another easy, affordable way to help sell your home faster. At the very least, have your carpet professionally cleaned.

6. Repair and Renovate

When it comes to repairs and renovations, remember to think like a buyer! The fact is that you are probably living with some things that could really use to be repaired or replaced. So ask yourself, “If I knew I were going to live here for five or 10 more years, what would I repair or replace?” Think about it like this – would you buy your house in its current condition?

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7. Check Your Curb Appeal

The “Wow!” factor can turn a looker into a buyer. This is that first visual, high-impact impression your home makes on potential buyers. To determine your property’s curb appeal, drive through your neighborhood and note other properties; then approach your own house as if you were a potential buyer. How does it look? Does it “Wow!” you? Is its curb appeal attractive to potential buyers?

One of the easiest ways to get and hold the attention of your prospective buyers is by enhancing your yard and landscaping. If your house looks inviting and well-maintained from the street, people’s imaginations will encourage them to believe that it’s attractive on the inside, too.

8. Focus on the Front Door

An attractive entryway catches a buyer’s eye and says, “Welcome,” so highlight your doorway with decorative touches such as an elegant wreath, new shrubs, or flowers around the steps. For an even grander entry, clean and paint your front door, or replace it with a new one for a few hundred dollars. Remember to polish doorknobs, repair torn screens, and put out a new welcome mat.

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