Millions of Americans across the country buy homes every year. Buying a new house is fairly clear, step-by-step process, but homeowners may be unsure of what they need to do in order to sell their old homes. There are a variety of things to do when selling your home—it’s important that you think not only like a seller, but also like a potential buyer.

Think About Curb Appeal

As potential buyers begin walking toward your front door, the exterior of the home should make them want to see more. Depending on the state of the home, you might want to repair any damaged areas, repaint the exterior, and invest in some plants to brighten everything up. Completing all the necessary repairs and beautifying the yard will not only increase potential buyers’ interest, but also raise the value of the home.

Declutter and Depersonalize

Once the buyers walk through the door, the last thing they want to see are your personal artifacts. The key to a successful showing is the visitors’ ability to envision themselves living there. Therefore, it’s important to remove any of your personal pictures, valuables, and artwork. With those things gone, the home is a blank canvas that the buyer can do whatever they want with.

You should also remove any extra pieces of furniture or decoration. Buyers will want to see the home in its entirety, so they’ll probably peek in places where you may still be storing your own things. It’s crucial that your things don’t take up too much space and make the room or storage space looks smaller than it is.

Make Necessary Repairs

Buyers won’t want to invest in a house that’s falling apart. As you’re prepping your home for a showing, you should repair those small damages that you’ve just lived with before. Be on the lookout for things like stained ceilings, leaky faucets, loose doorknobs, and broken windows or doors.

Repaint the Walls

If the walls have sustained damage during your time living in the home, you might want to consider repainting the interior walls to give them a fresh, clean appearance. This is also a beneficial step if you just want to make the home look updated and modern. Since you don’t know the color preferences of your possible buyers, it’s best to play it safe by using a neutral color such as taupe or gray.

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