Before listing a property for sale I stress to my sellers of the importance of doing everything they can to show their home at its' best. This is key to getting your property sold quickly and get you the most for your home. Here are some simple and inexpensive tips:
To make your closet look larger you must declutter, not just move the boxes out of the closets but also don't forget about the hanging clothes. Remove the clothes you wear only once in a while. If the closet still looks stuffed, remove more.
A great and inexpensive way to add a bed to a vacant bedroom is to arrange boxes into the shape of a bed, then dress it up with nice bedding.
Close all the drains, sinks, and tubs. Close all lids on all the toilets; close the closet doors and let all the sun in. Buyers love to walk into a light and bright house!
Create a focal point by picking the most visible corner and put a large plant there or decorative basket with a bit of greenery in or around it. You can also set a spot light behind it so it lights up the leaves and throws a nice shadow on the wall. It really makes a difference in a person's perception of the space.
Be sure that the living room furniture is positioned for conversation as well as entertainment. Potential buyers should be able to easily envision sitting in a space where they can talk without having to move a chair or turn completely around.
Place flowers in the kitchen to bring a sense of caring and pride of ownership. And for the bathrooms, get sone decorative hand towels, candles and so forth to add a little pizzazz.
Remove all personal photos. Buyers tend to stop and see who lives there, which takes them away from seeing the home's attributes.
Freshen pet areas and make sure there are no pet oders.
Replace the lightbulbs with brighter ones and make sure that all lightbulbs are working. Again inexpensive and easy.
Tighten any loose doors or cabinets, put new knobs if there are any missing. Fix things that need fixing and touch up paint where needed.
Freshen up the landscaping, trim overgrown shruberry, trees and put fresh mulch in plant beds.