First Impressions
Careful attention to the appearance of the home as you approach and enter is highly recommended, as first impressions are often lasting ones. A little landscaping and cleanup in the front yard, perhaps some new carriage lights at the entranceway, perhaps a repainted front door with shiny new hardware. The foyer is also an important place in formulating a first impression.

Light and Bright
Clean windows with minimal window treatments enhance the amount of light entering the home. Make sure all the lights have working bulbs with strong wattage. Clean chandeliers. Turn all lights on for showings. It makes a real difference.

De-clutter
Clutter is a curse to home selling. It makes the home look smaller and suggests a lack of storage space. Clutter should be eliminated if possible, even .stored temporarily offsite if necessary.

Paint
Paint is the home seller’s best friend. Rooms that look tired can be transformed with a coat of paint. Peeling or worn exteriors can look years younger with a fresh coat of paint. Neutral colors are the best.

De-wallpaper?
Even though you may have emotional attachments to your wallpaper, it may be to your advantage to remove it and paint walls with a neutral color.

De-carpet?
If you have hardwood floors under your carpeting, you might want to consider taking the carpet up, since the hardwood floor look is so popular in today’s market. Why not show your assets to best advantage? Especially if the carpet is soiled or worn.

Clean
A professional cleaning on the inside and a power washing on the outside may bring faster better offers for your home.