How you present your house can make all the difference when a prospective buyer walks through your door. Here are some helpful hints to make your house look more appealing.
- Get rid of clutter to make your rooms look more spacious.
- Scrub down the whole house, inside and out. Windows, inside & out, doors, floors, walls, ceilings, bathroom fixtures, dusting furniture, fireplace, basement, attic, garage.
- The first few seconds a prospective buyer sees your house will set the mood for the rest of the house. Scrub down your front door, and make sure your lawn is neatly trimmed or snow is shoveled. Trim bushes and trees. If possible, plant flowers or have potted flowers out to make the front of the house look more colorful and appealing.
- Kitchens and bathrooms sell houses. Make sure they sparkle.
- Have an air purifier on to eliminate smoke or pet odors.
- When showing, make sure your pets are out of the house. Some buyers are turned off by animals, others are distracted.
- A fresh coat of paint can do wonders to clean and brighten a room.
- Certain home repairs are worthwhile, while others aren’t as cost-effective. A real estate agent can advise you as to which projects you might expect see a return on your investment.