After all the time you have lived in your house, it seems comfortable to you and your family. You may think that preparation for sale of your house involves just a little sprucing up, vacuuming and having the dishes washed and put away. Although you do not have to completely remodel your house to prepare it for sale, there are some things you can do to make it more appealing to prospective buyers.

Keep in mind that we are in a buyers’ market. You have only one opportunity to make a positive first impression! With just a few changes, you can make that impression one that will ensure your home selling at a decent price! In every room of your house, you have personal family mementos that you cherish. However, you have to keep in mind that when your prospective buyers look at your house, they want to imagine their family living there. Put away all those things that will remind them that it isn’t their home. Lighting is very important in the impression that prospective buyers get when they first walk into your house. Make sure that there are working lighting fixtures and light bulbs in each room. In the family room and living room, have some soft lighting on that will make your prospective buyers feel warm and comfortable there. Have a soft light in the master bedroom that will be appealing to them. Work areas of your house should have optional bright lighting.

Nothing is worse than walking into a kitchen or laundry room where there isn’t enough light to see what you are doing. Besides lighting, it is important that your house smell clean and free of pet smells, dirty laundry, or garbage. While you are in the process of selling your house, pets might be kept at the home of a friend or relative. Nothing is more of a turn-off than the smell of a dirty dog or a cat litter box. Laundry should be done and put away. Garbage cans should be disinfected and clean. Bathrooms must be immaculate and smelling fresh and clean. Scented candles can be used throughout the house.