Make Your Home More Appealing in Today's Market

How do you make your home stand out from the competition?  With so many homes for potential buyers to look at and choose from your home must be move in ready.  Start with your curb appeal.  Trim overgrown bushes, remove weeds, add a pot of flowers near the front door.  Remove lawn ornaments.  They don't appeal to everyone and what if your buyer wants one of your favorites?  Repair fencing and have the exterior painted if needed.  Check out the walkway, driveway, pavers, etc.  Replace anything that is cracked or broken.  Replace ripped screens.  Does your front door need paint or stain?  How does the door handle look?  These details are very important for that best first impression.  On the inside remove marks on the walls or touch up the paint.  If wall colors of adjoining rooms match, your home will appear larger.  Use slip covers if you have mismatched furniture for further visual unification.  Organize magazines, remotes, etc.  Wicker baskets work well.  Float sofas and coffee tables away from walls for a designer look and to add visual interest.  Open window coverings, turn on lights for showings.  Polish, wax, clean every surface.  Clean can make the difference!  Get your carpets professionally cleaned to brighten up the overall appearance and eliminate odors.  Organize closets and make sure they are well lit.  If they are stuffed and items can't be stored neatly elsewhere rent storage space until your home sells.  Don't fill the garage and storage areas with stuff that won't fit in the house.  Your storage space will appear that much smaller.  If you can, remove pets from the premises for showings.  Not everyone loves animals and many have allergies.  Sellers, even when your home is perfectly priced to sell quickly, you will still need some patience in this saturated market.  These tips will pay off in the end.