4 Steps To Preparing Your Home For Sale
So the decision has been made to sell the house. Of course, this is much easier said than done. There are a few
simple home improvements steps one can take in order to increase the chances of the prospective buyer falling in
love with the house.
Get rid of the clutter: The most important and obvious step is to remove the clutter in your home. Try to remove as
many items and pieces of furniture as possible. In fact, you can pack away any extra items to aid in the moving
process when the house. Removing the clutter from your house allows the potential buyer to gain a sense of
space and be able to imagine the room with their belongings in it.
Make it smell inviting: A recent survey of real estate agents has placed smell of the home near the top of the list of
factors influencing buyers. Try to make the house smell of freshly baked bread or freshly brewed coffee. These
fragrances give the house an overall home appeal and feel. If this is not possible, make sure to some of the many
different electric “plug-in” air fresheners available at almost any store. Also be sure, if you have pets, to make use
of the products available to eliminate pet odors.
Clean, clean, clean: Make sure every nook and cranny of the house is clean. Potential buyers tend to look
anywhere and everywhere to make sure the house is in good condition. Clean toilets, cupboards, closets,
cabinets and medicine cabinets. Make sure a toilet block is used to make sure everything smells fresh. Make sure
all lime is removed from bath and water fixtures. Dust anywhere and everywhere, especially on electronics
screens, entertainment centers, end tables and the like.
Landscaping: A final area to consider is the landscaping. If you have any flowers, plants or gardens, make sure
they are properly trimmed and groomed and that all dead plants are removed. Be sure the lawn is mowed, yard is
raked and everything is in order. The landscape and exterior appearance of your house can have the power to
make or break a sale with a good or bad first impression.