What can I do to make my house more desirable?

What can I do to make my house more desirable?

• Declutter
Throw out or file stacks of newspapers and magazines.
Pack away most of your small decorative items.
Store out-of-season clothing to make closets seem roomier.
Clean out the garage.

• “Lighten Up”
Wash your windows and screens to let more light into the interior.
Replace any burnt-out bulbs.

• Keep it Clean
Wash fingerprints from light switch plates.
Mop and wax floors.
Clean the stove and refrigerator. A clean house makes a better first impression and convinces buyers that the home has been well cared for.

• Fresh Air
Clean carpeting and drapes to eliminate cooking odors, smoke, and pet smells.
Open the windows.

• General Maintenance – Inside and Out
Make minor repairs that can create a bad impression. Small problems, such as sticky doors, torn screens, cracked caulking, or a dripping faucet, may seem trivial, but they'll give buyers the impression that the house isn't well maintained.
Cut the grass, rake the leaves, trim the bushes, and edge the walks.
Put a pot or two of bright flowers near the entryway.
Patch holes in your driveway and reapply sealant, if applicable.
Clean your gutters.
Polish your front doorknob and door numbers.

If your house has been on the market for a long while with no offers, it could be these little things. Take the time to make the effort, and it will go a long way. The way you live in your house and the way you present it to be sold are two different things. Please share this and my contact information with others you know working to sell a house or planning to list it this year. I’m here to help!