Top Tips to Get Your Home Ready to Sell

1. Declutter Like You’re Moving

• Remove excess furniture to make rooms feel larger
• Clear countertops (kitchens & baths especially)
• Pack up personal photos and bold décor
• Clean out closets — buyers WILL look inside

Goal: Make the home feel spacious and neutral.

2. Deep Clean Everything

• Wash windows inside & out
• Clean baseboards, vents, light fixtures
• Shampoo carpets
• Scrub bathrooms and kitchen grout

A spotless home tells buyers it’s been cared for.

3. Handle the Small Repairs

Little things make buyers nervous.

• Fix dripping faucets
• Replace burnt-out bulbs
• Patch nail holes
• Touch up chipped paint
• Tighten loose handles

If buyers see small issues, they assume bigger ones exist.

4. Boost Curb Appeal (First Impressions Matter)

• Mow and edge lawn
• Trim bushes
• Remove dead plants
• Clean up the driveway & sidewalk
• Paint or freshen the front door

In rural areas like ours, make sure:

• Outbuildings are tidy
• Equipment isn’t scattered
• Fencing looks maintained

5. Neutral Paint = Bigger Buyer Pool

If walls are bold or dark, consider a light neutral color. It helps buyers picture themselves in the home.

6. Let There Be Light

• Open curtains
• Replace dim bulbs with bright warm lighting
• Add lamps in darker rooms

Bright homes feel larger and happier.

7. Remove Odors

• Pet smells
• Cooking smells
• Smoke

Avoid heavy air fresheners — buyers prefer clean and neutral.

8. Stage Strategically

You don’t need full staging, but:

• Add fresh towels in bathrooms
• Set the dining table simply
• Add a plant or two
• Use matching bedding

Simple touches make photos shine.