Yesterday we talked about what you can do for the outside of your home to get it sold at the best price in today's market. Today we will begin the series on what can be done inside the home to make the home look its best when a potential buyer comes to visit. Since there are several things that can be done indoors we will cover a few on each post.
1. Clean everything in and out of sight. Shampoo rugs and wax floors. Wash down any spots on walls and the baseboards. Most importantly clean blinds, window treatments and windows.
2. Weed clutter out of closets and cupboards. People will look in your cabinets and closets so you want them to look roomy with plenty of space for storage.
3. Create additional space by storing some of the extra furniture you've found useful but which makes a crowded impression.
4. Place your furniture so that traffic can flow easily through the home. When buyers have to walk around furniture to get to places it makes the home feel small.
5. Scale down on personal art work, posters and family photos. You want the buyer to see the home as theirs. Pay attention to any teenagers rooms. You want to create a feeling of spaciousness.
6. Keep shades and drapes open to admit as much light as possible but screen out any unpleasant views.
7. Let your kitchen look warm and inviting not a hectic work space. Keep the sink shining and free of dishes.
8. Organize your kitchen cabinets, yes they will look in those as well and space is what you want them to see.
9. Clean the refrigerator as yes they will look in there as well.
10. Keep counter tops clear, but not empty adorn them with your most attractive canisters.
Completely degrease your oven and vent above the stove. Let the kitchen smell fresh and fragrant. If you have the time warming cinnamon in the oven is a great idea.
These are great easy steps that do not cost much other than cleaning the carpets and can make all the difference when a buyer looks at your home. We will finish this series in our next post with some additional tips. As always any questions feel free to ask. Thanks
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