The key to selling your home is to make it attractive to prospective buyers. It is not rocket science and boils down to keeping it simple and uncluttered. It also need not be expensive.
Let's start at the front door, as we all know first appearances matter. How's the front door look? Could it use a lick of paint? Go ahead, it's a few dollars well spent. Take a good look at your welcome mat. Is it welcoming? Or is it threadbare and yucky? Get a new one, it will make the home look better, plus you can bring it with you to your new home if you wish. Or you can be a good guy and leave it for the new buyer. Also consider planting some flowers to brighten up the front of the house.
Inside, keep it simple. Put everything away. Do the dishes. Put them away. Pick up your clothes. Put them away. A gallon of paint costs around $20 and is one of the most cost effective ways of making your home more saleable. Sky blue, pink and purple may be your favorite colors, but they won't sell your house. Light neutral shades or whites will make each room appear larger.
When you start the process of selling your house it is often a good time to have a yard sale, before you list, to rid yourself of unwanted clutter. A furnished home always shows better than an empty one but remember less is more, don't make it feel cluttered. Also, minimize the number of personal photographs as they tend to be a distracting influence.
Finally, set the table, it will look more appealing. Light a fire is the season is appropriate, and bake some cookies so that alluring aroma will permeate the home. Good luck.
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