If you’re thinking about putting your house on the market, you want it to be in tip-top shape. The small flaws that you either overlook or haven’t had a chance to address may be enough to turn off potential homebuyers. You don’t have to break the bank to make your home more appealing, though.

There are small, inexpensive staging steps you can take to help sell quickly:

• De-clutter: You’ve probably heard the expression ‘less is more,’ and when it comes to your home, this is definitely the case. Piles of clutter make it hard for potential buyers to picture their belongings in the space, and they also make your home appear smaller. You may even wish to go so far as to put some furniture and other unused items in storage to really present a clean, open space.
• Pleasant Scents: If you smoke in your home or have pets, there may be odors in your home that you personally may be used to, but will be very obvious to someone new. If the weather is nice, open up the windows and air the place out. Use a carpet steamer to lift lingering odors from carpets, and wash drapes and other fabrics that may hold in scents. Be careful not to make your place smell overwhelmingly like cleaning products, however. Fresh cut flowers provide not just aesthetic beauty but a nice natural aroma.
• Fresh Paint: Painting is one of the most cost-effective and simplest ways to change the look of your home. If you have any rooms that you opted for bold paint colors, you might consider changing them back to neutral shades so they will fit any decorating scheme. While that green striped accent wall might look great with your furniture and style, it may turn off a potential homebuyer who doesn’t want to go through the hassle of repainting themselves.

For more home painting tips, call Park Ridge painters for a free painting consultation at 847-376-8215.