“What does your home look like to a potential buyer”

First Impressions are vitally important
How often have you heard someone say, "My gut reaction was really good... or really bad"? Generally you want to have some control over the first impression that buyers have. You create a great first impression if the lawn is well cared for, or in winter, the driveway is plowed and walkways clear. A seasonal door decoration adds warmth and a friendly welcome.

Remove all clutter
Whether it's your closets, the basement, or main living areas, keeping all areas free of accumulated clutter makes your home more spacious and appealing to the potential buyer, who therefore perceives it as worth more. So toss out give away, and hold that garage sale now, before your house goes on the market.

Keep things light and bright
Keep as many lights on as possible and open the drapes to let the sun in. Well-lit rooms look larger and give visitors a more positive feeling, Clean windows also help.

Nothing brightens like paint
There's nothing like fresh paint to make a room seem new. While vibrant colors can "punch up" a room, neutral colors are safer. Aside from de-cluttering, painting delivers a greater return than almost anything else you might do.

Highlight best features
If the jewel of you home is a beautiful view or a charming fireplace, think about arranging your furnishings or using colors in a way that will spotlight that feature.

Create special touches
When someone is walking through your home, they are picturing what it would be like to live there. So to fuel their imaginations you may want to go the extra mile to create a truly inviting atmosphere with scented candles or making sure there are fresh flowers out when your home is about to be shown. 

It's time to take an unbiased look at your home to assess how to make it more appealing and valuable to potential buyers, without spending a lot of money. Smitha can offer suggestions, contact her today.

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