Get Your Home Ready to Sell – 8 Affordable and Easy Ways

1. Ensure that clutter does not distract from the space

If you have children try to find a place to store toys, out of sight out of mind. Try to leave surfaces uncluttered and clean. Clutter just distracts the potential buyers from the product. Get a friend to give you a second opinion so your home can look more organized. They can let you know what catches their eye first and how you can show your home in the best light. Sometimes it helps to have someone objective.

2. Appeal to a mass market

Try to envision your home as a blank canvas. Put away any personal touches, because the buyer may not have the same taste as you do, you want to de-personalize your home as much as possible. The colours should be as neutral as possible so that any potential buyers can image themselves in your home.   Cleaning the walls and baseboards and sometimes even a new coat of paint will freshen up your home, again stick with neutrals.

3. Clean everywhere

Dirt distracts from the total experience.  Cleaning the bathrooms and kitchens are a nice added touch. All the sinks, bathtubs and taps should sparkle. Make sure all windows are clean, beds are made up, and visible disorganization is tucked away. Small changes, like adding new towels or a new shower curtain to the bathroom can help revive the space. If you really want to make a good impression, consider calling in a professional cleaning service, they will make sure every nook and cranny is clean.

4.  Pay Attention to Curb Appeal

Landscaping is very important. Take the time to cut your grass and weed your garden.  Adding potted or hanging plants by the door make the home more inviting. Especially with the start of spring, nice plants and flowers will draw a potential buyer in. Sweep any deck, balconies or walkways and scrub all the outdoor railings, doors and steps.

5.Check the Lighting

Lighting is very important. Make sure all light bulbs are replaced and that there is enough artificial light in rooms that do not have windows to let in natural light.

6.Air Flow

Pet odors and stale air can deter potential buyers. Open windows to let in fresh air, a stuffy house is not an appealing quality to any potential buyers.

7.  Make you home appear spacious

Horizontal spaces need to be free of any knickknacks, photo displays, collectables, and appliances. Every closet needs to look clean and organized. Furniture should only be essentials, so that spaces do not seem cluttered or cramped. It is a good idea to go through and decide what pieces of furniture need to be be kept for your move and what can be sold or donated. Too much furniture can make the space look small.

8. Fresh Flowers

Fresh flowers are a great way to make a home look inviting and can help liven up the place. It is a relatively inexpensive way to create a wonderful aroma in your home and impress potential buyers.

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This post was written by Shafik