4 Steps To Preparing Your Home For Sale by Dana Goldberg

Article Title: Author: Dana Goldberg

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 isn’t
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.


About The Author: Dana Goldberg is the owner of Top
Improvements. On her website you will find home repair and
improvement advice and tips. Home Improvement Advice