4 Ways To Inexpensively Prepare Your Home For Open House

Getting a few answers before you begin looking for your new home can eliminate many of the options on the market. Learn more about it here.

4 Ways To Inexpensively Prepare Your Home For Open House

10 May 2016
 Categories: Real Estate, Blog


In a perfect world, you would be inundated with offers for your home when you place it for sale. In the real world, you could spend weeks or months waiting for an acceptable offer. Real estate is tricky that way. Fortunately, with the proper preparation of your home, you can increase the odds of getting an offer quickly on your home. Here are some tips to help.

Clean Your Windows and Buy Lamps

Lots of light flowing through your home can make it more appealing to potential homebuyers. Light gives the appearance that the home is bigger than it is, which can be beneficial if you have a small kitchen or bath. 

To get the most amount of sunlight into your home, clean the windows. You also need to buy lamps and place them around your home. Use the highest wattage available to get the best effect.

Spruce Up the Yard

It is hard to sell a potential buyer if you cannot get him or her to look past the front yard. Some buyers skip homes on their list because the yards are in disrepair. 

Most of the landscaping that needs to be done can be taken care of by you and your family. For instance, pulling weeds and sweeping the entry ways are relatively easy. If you have bare spots in your grass, buy a seed patch mix to plant. You can also use mulch around trees and in other areas in your yard to give a cleaner look. 

Paint the Rooms That Matter Most

If you are on a limited budget, painting every room can seem like an expense and a time-consuming process that is not worthwhile. However, paint can make a big difference in how potential buyers see your home. Choose to paint the rooms that matter most.

Kitchens, bathrooms, and master bedrooms sell homes. Focus on painting those rooms. Check the other walls for cleanliness. 

Avoid Activities That Lead to Bad Odors

Buyers can be immediately turned off when they enter your home if there is a bad odor lingering. Even if you have cleaned your home from top to bottom, there is still a chance that bad odors can linger. 

The best way to limit bad odors in your home is to be mindful of what you do in the days leading up to your open house. Avoid cooking foods that are usually associated with bad odors that can linger, such as fish. As an added precaution, use lightly scented candles. Stick to the simple aromas; anything else could be a turn-off. 

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