I'm sure that many or most of you have heard the same old things, time and time again about how to prepare your home for sale. But there are still a few things that I see repeatedly in many homes that really take away from the actual beauty and essence of the home.

Some of the top turn offs that I see so often can be so simply fixed:

Cluttered Kitchen Counters-you want your kitchen to look as though it has plenty of counter space. It's one of the most important parts of the house. All of those gadgets and small appliances may be nice looking, but they give the impression that there is no space in the kitchen. A huge turnoff. Just put them away and maybe just leave a couple of key beautiful pieces out to warm up the space.

Magnets on and things on top of Refrigerator-Oh this is such a no brainer. Your kitchen immediately looks fresher and cleaner without all those magnets and things on your fridge. It's so simple to take all of this down, but it can make a place look horrible if you leave them up. I am so surprised at all of the homes I visit that don't do this simple step.

Soaps, Scrubbers, Toothbrushes, etc on Counter Tops-pretty much this is a rule of thumb throughout the house. All of that stuff is useful, but looks very dirty and tacky. Buy some bins or baskets and store your things under the sink or somewhere else. Again, you can place a couple of key pieces for warmth. You will be surprised how much this spruces a place up when you clean it up.

There are tons of other things that need to be done in order to prepare your home for sale, just don't overlook these few simple items. They can make a world of difference.

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