- Let the light in: Buyers are drawn to light and airy homes. Add lighting to rooms where needed, keep the blinds and curtains open, and clean the windows both inside and out to let in as much natural light as possible. Also, be sure to test each light bulb in each room to make sure they work.
- Paint: Painting over any loud colors with a nice neutral tone is the way to go; not only will subtle hues appeal to more buyers, but they can also make your home look cleaner and more updated.
- Have pictures taken: Be sure to have at least 6 photos taken of your home for the listing. Buyers, especially millennials, are driven by images. The Dawn Dause Group provides clients with quality photos that make their home stand out among the competition.
- Landscape: Your home’s exterior is the first impression a buyer gets. Make this first impression count by trimming bushes and trees where needed, planting flowers, edging and mowing the lawn, removing weeds and dead plants, and putting down mulch.
- Declutter: Get rid of things that are not used or needed any longer. Donate them or throw them away when appropriate since they cannot just be tossed into closets where buyers will be looking. Aside from decluttering, make sure that cabinets are organized and clean, the fridge is clean and deodorized and the oven is sparkling.