Tips for making your home attractive

Simple aesthetic improvements will improve the likelihood of finding a potential buyer who is ready to make you an offer. Home Buyers are attracted to clean, spacious and neatly decorated homes. Below are some areas you may want consider without a lot of cost:

Front Lawn - Present a well-manicured lawn, neatly trimmed shrubs and trees.
Driveways and Sidewalks - Should be free of all toys, mud and clutter.
Painting - If your woodwork is scuffed or the paint is fading, consider some minor “touch-ups”.
Fix squeaking steps, broken tiles, leaky faucets, discolored sinks, and doors that will not close properly.
Shampoo rugs, dust, and clean.
Replace burned out light bulbs.
Replace caulking in the tubs and showers.
Allow as much light in your home as possible by pulling back curtains and drapes during the day and turning on lights for evening viewings.
Additional flowers or potted plants may be beneficial.
Repair, clean or replace any loose, bent, dirty or detached shudders, screens or gutters.

Renovations/Remodeling.
Spending money to renovate or remodel an already pristine, updated house will not increase the value by much-- probably by less than the amount you spend. But if your house is in poor condition, improvements can result in a big jump in marketability and asking price, especially improvements to the kitchen and bathrooms. Your house only gets one chance to make a first impression on potential buyers. Make sure they see it with its best foot forward by following the tips previously presented. These items will stand out to potential buyers as indicative of the general condition of the property and level of care provided by the current owners.

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