9 Effective Ways To Prepare Your Home For The Market

Clear your clutter. Clutter is a big negative to a potential buyer. You will be moving to a new home so this provides a great opportunity to pack away, give away or throw away anything you don’t want.

A “Deep Dip Clean” is a must. Have professional cleaners come in to detail the house. Kitchens, Bathrooms, Windows, Carpeting. Cleaning rids a home of many odors that have a negative impact on a buyer. A clean smell is very important. Pet, cooking, smoke and mildew/mold odors are the most common odors that need to be addressed. Covering up with plug-ins or sprays is not effective long term.

Paint; Fresh paint in appealing up to date neutral colors makes a good impression. Paint the front door (and add a new welcome mat). Painting is one of the best, most cost effective things you can do. It is the first impression and introduction to your home and what lays beyond!

Call in a professional Stager. As someone who has staged many hundreds of homes, I go from curb to backyard making recommendations particular to your home. Stagers provide that “third eye” to provide insight and changes that will appeal to your demographic.

Change out dated lighting. It is an inexpensive way to add to appeal.

Change out or remove dated window treatments.

Replace worn or irreparably stained carpet with a new updated neutral look.

Consider adding granite countertops in the kitchen or bathroom counters it will add tremendous value.

Adding fresh plantings and flowers in the landscape and on the front porch is important for curb and backyard appeal.

Nancy Linebarier
Interior Designer and Stager
Feng Shui Consultant
Habitat Enhancements
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