If you currently have your home on the market and want to sell fast, this article will show you how to make any buyer get excited about making an offer. For starters, you want the home to make an impression from the minute people walk in. That means the entryway or living room needs to set the tone. For this, add a fresh coat of paint, remove clutter, and keep furnishing limited but attractive. If you have a small chest of drawers or sideboard that could be placed in the entryway topped with fresh flowers, this would be a great start.
Next, pay close attention to the floors. While carpeting is commonly used, it must be in excellent condition. If not, this would the time to pull out old carpeting and replace it with beautiful new hardwood flooring. In addition to looking rich, hardwood floors are strong, durable, and they never go out of style. People coming into the home will immediately be impressed, which increases the odds of selling.
We also recommend you take stock of your current fixtures. Things that you might not consider important could be the turning point for a person to make an offer. For instance, check your faucets, kitchen and bathroom knobs, doorknobs, and even light fixtures. If outdated or damaged, make a small investment to change them. You can find affordable fixtures at most home improvement stores or even through online auctions such as eBay.
The two most important rooms of any home are the kitchen and bathroom. For these two rooms, pay a little more attention, making sure the cabinets, countertops, flooring, light fixtures, and appliances are in great condition. Again, remove any oversized furniture or clutter to make these rooms appear large. Then, on the day the home will be shown, start by baking cookies, pumpkin bread, or sourdough bread, filling the place with the fragrance of home.
Finally, we also suggest you take time to clean out closets and cabinets. If necessary, box up extra sheets, comforters, towels, cleaning supplies, and other things that would only take up room. Remember, people will open doors to everything so the more organized you can be the better chance you have of selling your home quickly.