Sell Your House for a Bigger Profit

^{Power wash the outside of the house.}
^{Clear your yard of debris, mow the lawn, add plants, create the curb appeal.}
^{Clean rain gutters as well as outside windows and screens.}
^{Make sure the front door is inviting. Paint it if needed. Also, replace any outdated exterior lighting fixtures.}
^{Buy new house numbers if the old ones are dated or faded. Be sure buyers can see the new ones from the curb.}
^{Buy a new welcome mat.}
^{Declutter, eliminate half of your belongings – clutter can cost you a sale. Rent a storage unit or portable pod for extraneous pieces of furniture or knickknacks. Another idea is to ask a friend if you can borrow some space in his or her garage.}
^{Organize all closets and drawers. Buyers might look there.}
^{Make any necessary repairs so that buyers don’t have to add that to their mental list of post-purchase expenses.}
^{Rearrange furniture to make rooms appear as large as possible.}
^{Deep clean. Make every surface shine, from ceiling fans to baseboards. Don’t forget interior windows, mirrors and floors.}
^{Scrub every inch of the kitchen and bathrooms.}
^{Depersonalize each room, removing personal photo frames and posters.}
^{Buy new linens and pillows if necessary. Be certain they are a neutral color.}
^{Buy air neutralizer and spray it often, scented candles are great as well.}
^{Give your home a fresh coat of paint.}
^{Connect with knowledgeable, aggressive real estate agent.}
^{Let go emotionally of your home, and get ready for an offer!}