 | Freshen up the home by painting walls a light, neutral color,
such as antique white. Lighter colors appeal to a wider range of buyers
and make each room look larger.
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| Take a close look at the floor coverings in each room. If you
have hardwood floors under the carpet, you will always make money by
removing it, even if the floor is not in perfect condition.
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| Allow as much light as possible to enter the room. Open up or
remove all draperies, blinds, shades or other window coverings.
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| Removing the clutter of everyday life - all utilitarian items,
stacks of paperworks, toiletries, kitchen utensils, electronic equipment
and television sets.
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| Remove furniture from each room that does not go with the
decor, such as items that stand out too much and items that are worn or of
an unappealing color.
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| Place the remaining room furnishings in a way that makes best
use of the character of the space. A room should be balanced so that
people do not focus on one particular piece of furniture.
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| Now that you've removed the clutter from your home, adding some
nice but inexpensive accessories will greatly elevate the perceived value
of the home.
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| Clean, clean, clean. Every crevasse within the home should be
spotless and gleaming. Even your normal weekly cleaning can not come close
to the quality of clean you need.
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| You can't over spend on fresh plants and orchids, elaborate
floral arrangements and landscape plants. All these provide a strong
addition to the ambience you want to create.
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| Go on vacation! The houses that sell for much higher prices are
homes that do not have the slightly disheveled look which comes with
showering in the morning and cooking dinner in the evening. Being gone
also will lower your level of stress and make the house easier to sell.
Think of it this way: Your vacation will actually make you money.
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