The Best Approach
The first thing a potential buyer sees is the front of your home. Make sure the lawn is freshly cut and the landscaping is neatly manicured. Touch up any chipped paint where necessary and remove debris that has found its way onto your property.

Clear the Way
Umbrella, coats and shoes should all find a home in a nearby closet or utility room. Move large pieces of furniture that may block or obstruct traffic flow.

In the Clean and Clear
Nobody likes a dirty house. Vacuum, dust and scrub your house from top to bottom. Clean windows and light fixtures.

Be a Space Case
The bigger the better. Allow plenty of floor and wall space to show. This will make your home look and feel larger to the buyer.

Nooks and Crannies
Hang yard tools and sporting equipment on walls or from the ceiling of your garage or tool shed. Remove items that are dust collectors and space mongers.

Clear the Closet
Not many homes have enough closet space, but yours should look like it does. Clear out closets so they appear well organized and spacious

 


 

 


De-Clutter
If it doesn't have to be there, remove it. Counter tops should be free of clutter, including small appliances. Bookshelves are for books and other shelves should have a few key pieces of decoration. This allows potential buyers to really see your home and mentally place their belongings.

Let the Sunshine In
Open the drapes and curtains. Clean the windows so that a prospect can see how bright and cheerful your house is. Dark and dreary rooms do not appeal to most homebuyers.

Decorating for Quick Sale
A minor investment in paint and wallpaper will pay bigger dividends to you in the form of better price and quicker sale.

Lighten Up
Make sure that all light fixtures have new, brightly burning bulbs. Light equals space.

Put Fido Outside
Keep pets out of the way, and remove dog bowls and litter baskets.

Basement and Beyond
Clear clutter blocking access to the furnace, electrical box or laundry room.