When you list your home for sale, your top goal will be to get the home sold for the best price possible.  The best way to ensure that your home will sell for the highest price possible is to make sure your house feels like home to buyers who preview your house.

The easiest way to make your house feel like home to a buyer is to complete some small but effective projects around your house.  Here are my Top 10 small projects for you to complete prior to putting your home on the market that will help make your house feel like home to buyers:

  1. Clean everything!  A clean home will allow buyers to picture themselves in the space and not distract them.

  2. Give every room a purpose! Even if you used a room as an all-purpose room, giving it an identity will help buyers.

  3. Let the light in or turn the lights on!  Bright rooms feel warm and inviting.  Dark rooms feel small and gloomy.

  4. Fix anything that is broken!  Buyers will notice the broken items and may offer less for your house if repairs are required.

  5. Unclutter your house!  Thinning out your furniture, closets and pantries will show how much room is actually available throughout the house.

  6. Fresh paint and new carpet or flooring!  Freshening up your home with a new coat of paint and some new carpet or flooring are two of the top things you can do to help your home sell faster and for more money.

  7. Organize the kitchen!  The key to an organized kitchen is to show off your counter space, especially when the professional photos are taken.  Find a new space to store any non-essential, small appliances other than the counter top.  Be sure to clean all surfaces daily.

  8. Empty all trash bins regularly and keep the dirty laundry hidden!

  9. Make sure all doors open and close smoothly!  Fix any squeaks on bedroom or closet doors.

  10. Replace your light bulbs!  While your home is shown, it is important that your home is bright like a showroom so replace any dim bulbs or bulbs that take a while to brighten up.  

In addition to these projects, your real estate agent should be able to provide you with a list of “specific to your home” suggestions to consider completing while you are getting your home ready for the market.  If you want to discuss ways to help make your house feel like home to a buyer and get more money for your home, feel free to reach out to me.