During open houses and showings, help set the mood in the house by playing music quietly in the background. Choose the music carefully; try jazz or classic music, so that you appeal to the majority of potential buyers. The music will help to set an atmosphere and create a mood …

Keep in mind that potential buyers will most likely be looking carefully at the kitchen, family room and formal living room because these rooms generally get the most use. Using this fact, stage the home appropriately. Family rooms and living rooms can be both a family space and an entertaining …

When you are selling your home, especially during the summer months, keep your yard and outdoor spaces well maintained. Invite people to the front door, by placing a container of colorful annuals by the door. When you mow your lawn, try mowing it on a diagonal, this makes it look …

Prior to listing your home of the market, be sure all outdoor lighting is working.  Also, make sure all pathways are lit up, so people can easily see their way, if they are touring your home during the evening hours. Prior to open houses and showings, turn on the …

People become emotional when buying and selling homes. It is important to try and distant yourself emotionally from home sales and approach them in a clear headed way.  Homes sales are major financial decisions and should be treated as such. Emotions can affect a person’s ability to make the …

When you are staging your home for a home sale, pay special attention to unusual spaces, such as space beneath the stairs, a nook space or an alcove. Rather than leave them empty and having potential buyers unsure how to use that space, show them how versatile this space is …

When you are staging your home for a home sale, pay special attention to unusual spaces, such as space beneath the stairs, a nook space or an alcove. Rather than leave them empty and having potential buyers unsure how to use that space, show them how versatile this space …

When you are selling your home during the warmer summer months, keep the home cool, so potential buyers are comfortable while they are looking at the home. Most potential home buyers find the most comfortable temperatures between 65 and 70 degrees. Set the temperature in this range so potential buyer …

Curb appeal is very important when you sell your home. Potential buyers will not even make it inside the home, if they do not like what they see when they pull up. Regardless of the time of year, the exterior of the house should be well maintained, neat and clean …

When you are starting to think about selling your home, focus on the kitchen. If you choose to remodel your kitchen or have recently done so prior to listing your home, on average kitchen remodels receive approximately 85% return on investment. At times it actually costs less to remodel your …