Take Down Personal Effects Whenever possible remove all signs of pets Remove Wall Paper One thing I hear from a large majority of my clients is that they would reall rather have clean painted walls rather than wall paper. Many times when wall paper is present buyers will turn away due to the work they feel will need to be done to remove it. By doing this for them you will appeal to a wider audience thereby increasing the value of your home. Clear out the Clutter When selling, square footage is key so clear out all of the things that do not need to be present to make your space feel larger. The fewer personal effects in the space the more easily a buyer can envision themselves living in your home. Many times buyers will see pets in a home to be an indication of possible problems, real or not, such as a need to replace he carpet, scratches on the walls and baseboards and oher such issues. So when you are expecting buyers take the pets to a friends home and pick up the toys and other accessories they may have if at all possible. This will help the home to show better and in turn sell quicker. Use light neuteral colors Lighter colors, such as white and pastels, can make a room feel larger and more open. This little trick will help create the illusion of more space which will translate into more buyer appeal and a higher final sale price. Clan Up I know this sounds obvious, but be sure to clean up. Not just hte obvious things such as vacuuming, but also remember to take out the garbage, wash down the cabinets, clean the stove top, wash the dishes, and straighten out closets and cupboards. Make Simple Repairs Oil squeeky door hinges, replace torn screens, replace burnt out light bulbs, repair running toilets, replace worn out washers to fix leaking faucets, fill in nail holes in the walls...etc. These repairs may cost you a few dollars now, but can save you much more by way of a timely sale with out repair credits. Light a Fire If you have a fireplace and it is cold outside starting a fire before buyers show up is a great way to play up that special feature and make the buyers will feel more comfortable in your home Turn up the Air If it is the middle of summer, keep the home cool as possible. Avoid using the oven if you know buers will be coming by. If you have central air this should be set to a comfortable temperature whenever possible, showing the buyers how valuable a feature it is. If you do not have central air open up the windows and doors to let a breath of fresh air in.