Most homeowners are hesitant to spend a lot of money on a home that they are planning to sell. However money spent now may mean a greater return later, in both sales price and time on the market.
First impressions mean a lot. Have a look at your front door. Does it need a fresh coat of paint? Try adding a cheerful wreath. Be certain that the lighting fixture, and door handle are in good working order, if not replace them. Wash the windows, so that they are sparkling clean. Freshen the mulch in flower beds.
It is worth the effort to neutralize your home.
If you have dark paint, outdated, or busy wallpaper, it may be in your best interest to change it. Light colors will make rooms appear larger and brighter.
Carpet and flooring is another issue, worn and tired flooring will make a home look ill-kept and may take attention away from the rest of the house.
If carpet is in good condition, have it cleaned! If not try to replace it.
De-clutter as much as possible.
From counter and table tops, excessive furniture, to too many things hanging on the walls, and in the closets. Do as much pre-packing as possible.
Clear the kitchen of excessive, counter-top appliances. Maybe they can be put away in cabinets. Put away your prized collection of refrigerator magnets, and artwork, (I know this is difficult, I have my own). Your kitchen will look better, especially if it is on the small side.
Look at your home from a prospective buyers point of view.
Ask yourself a few questions. Does it feel cramped? Can you remove even 1 piece of furniture from each room? Is there furniture blocking the flow of traffic? Is it possible to re-arrange furniture, to make the rooms feel more open, and improve the traffic pattern?
And speaking about traffic. Now is a great time for children to utilize their skills at stowing away their toys and belongings when they are finished with them. Not only can these items become trip hazards, they can add to the cluttered feeling of a room.
Depersonalize your home as much as possible,
so that provpective purchasers can picture themselves and their belongings in your (their) home. This includes storing a few of your treasured family photos.
Closets are another source of concern,
Re-organize, clean out, and make look as neat as possible. Everyone wants more storage space, and no matter how much you have, if it is full and in disaray, it will look like less.
In general
make your home look as good as it can. The elbow grease and time spent now will pay off nicely in the end.
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