Method 1.
Deep Clean. Your home simply cannot be too clean to sell. Invest in a deep cleaning, either by using your own elbow grease or hiring a professional cleaning service. In addition to the regular cleaning chores of dusting, vacuuming, and mopping, be sure to tackle rarely cleaned areas including vents, baseboards, cabinets, blinds, and doorknobs. Steam-clean the carpets, wash the walls and windows, and replace any broken windows or screens.
Method 2.
Improve Your Kitchen. Improve Kitchen Cabinets. One of the things buyers look for above all else is a great kitchen—but remodeling your own can cost a lot. Instead of a complete overhaul, change out the little things. Ugly cabinets? Paint, new hardware, or even resurfacing costs less than a full replacement.
Method 3.
Paint Panache. Choose a Neutral Paint Colorю You may love your red walls but chances are that a prospective buyer will not. Add a fresh coat of interior paint in a neutral color, such as white, sand, or putty. A semi-gloss paint will make the walls seem brighter; an eggshell finish can be used to hide minor imperfections, such as drywall dents or small plaster cracks.
Method 4.
Improve your storage system. Add storage solutions. Storage space is one of the top items on buyers' wish lists. Make use of all the closets and pantries you have by buying and installing inexpensive organization systems. This is especially important if your home is old and closets are few and far between.
Method 5.
Check for Hardwood Floors. Refinish Hardwood Floors. Hardwood floors are a very desirable feature—and they're often hiding right under your wall-to-wall carpeting. Pull up a small corner of the carpeting in an inconspicuous area to check the condition of the floor. If there is hardwood underneath, you can remove it and restore the original floors—much more cost-effective than replacing the carpeting or installing new floors.
