Simple Ways to Make Your House Stand Out

Homes are continuing to sell quickly but you can increase your home's attraction by using these simple tips to make your house stand out when selling your home.

Curb Appeal

Add outdoor lighting to brighten up the home day and night
Use solar lights to prevent the cluttered look of exposed cords and wires
Plant brightly colored flowers and shrubs
Green up the lawn and landscape: water regularly
Trim up overgrown branches and landscape
Minimize yard decor, especially if weathered
Pressure wash the driveway and walkways to give a clean shine
Sweep off cobwebs and bugs on the porch and ceilings
Upgrade your mailbox if it's looking weary, especially if it's in front of the house

Freshen Up Indoors

Touch up paint in areas where it is cracked or chipping
Repaint brightly colored rooms that may be seen as obnoxious
Use neutral color palettes in decor
Declutter items that are personal - family pictures, collections and knick-knacks
Remove extra furniture to make the room look more spacious
Store packed boxes out of sight - under beds, in closets or out of the way in a garage or shop
Add flowers as a centerpiece to "stage" a kitchen table or counter
Leave lights and fans on during a showing to make rooms bright and welcoming

Fix or Replace Broken Hardware

Fix locks, latches, door handles and other hardware not working properly
Remove child safe latches not in use

Clean and Dust

Vacuum carpets thoroughly
Sweep smooth surfaces and corners
Wash windows and dust windowsills
Use a duster to clear cobwebs and spiderwebs from ceilings and ceiling fans
Dust furniture (remove knick-knacks and frames to help declutter as you go)
Scrub porcelain surfaces such as sinks and toilets

Improve Scent

Add a lightly scented air freshener in the bathroom(s) or laundry room
Bake a pan of cookies or loaf of bread on the day of a showing
Clean out pantry cupboards to minimize smells and clutter
Keep laundry baskets empty and laundry put away

Pets

Clean out litter boxes and lock up cats during showings
Dispose of dog messes so the yard is clear for viewing
Kennel dogs or have someone watch them away from the home during a showing
Green up urine spots by watering
Vacuum fur and dander off of furniture

Garage/Shed

Organize shelves
Sweep floors
Neatly stack boxes out of the way
Declutter messes

In the current market, it's important to make a great first impression and one that will last! Putting in some extra time and energy will reap huge rewards.

For more information about current Denver area listings, contact us at My Colorado Move. Handling all Denver real estate and homes for sale in Wheat Ridge and surrounding Denver communities and neighborhoods.