the wood or washed the windows? It’s time to do it now. Even the toilet should shine. Don’t forget the ceiling fans with their dusty blades, either. Put away memories. It might be challenging to stay in the house until it sells, but it is now time to take down all your family photos, certificates, sports banners, and anything else with a personal touch. You want the potential buyers to see the house as an immediate home for them, not to have them subconsciously weighed down by the need to clear the house of all your belongings. Fresh air. Some people love to open the windows every morning to let the breeze rush through, and then there are those people who can’t be paid to open the windows. If you never allow fresh air to blow through your home, it has likely developed an unappealing odor—even if you don’t detect it yourself. Open up and air out! Please look at your house through the eyes of a potential buyer who has never entered through the door. You can walk around the outside and then slowly go through the house to see what needs to be cleared away or scrubbed down.
While this might take some time, it will save you money whether you hire a staging expert or do it yourself.
DIY (Do It Yourself)
The Internet, and Pinterest in particular, has become a great online resource for learning how to improve your living space through creative projects. If you find out that you have enough furniture but need to embellish your home a bit more, here are some ideas:
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