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Ok, you've decided to sell your home, you have picked the real estate agent you are going to work with now is your house really to sell? Below are a few low cost tips you can easily implement to get the most value for your home and help to ensure that your house puts its best foot forward for showings.

• THE HOME FRONT - there's no better place than your homes exterior to make a great first impression on potential buyers. Give special consideration to the items listed below
  • Street
  • Sidewalk
  • Fence
  • Mailbox/light fixtures
  • Landscaping
  • Front Walkway
  • Driveway
  • Paint
  • Siding
  • Windows
  • Roof
  • Gutters/Downspouts
  • Doorway
    
    
• APPEAL TO THE SENSES - there are many ways to create a more exciting and saleable interior at surprisingly little cost, below are a few starting
  • points
  • light
  • color
  • sound
  • smell
    
    
• PACKAGING THE INTERIOR - here are the rooms that make a lasting impression, remember to dust, declutter and minimize furniture for maximum space
  • entry
  • kitchen
  • bathroom
  • living/great room
  • bedrooms
    
    
• THE EXTRA DETAILS - these spaces may seem like a good place to hide clutter, but to a buyer it's valuable space that needs to show just as well as the rest of your home
  • basement/attic
  • garage
  • swimming pool/spa

By showing attention to detail and understanding the buyer's need to visualize your house against a neutral backdrop, you can dramatically increase the saleability of your property.

For the full version of our Dress For Success Home Enhancement Guide click here.