No one wants their home sitting on the market for months, so BEFORE you list your home, follow these quick tips to help you get sold quickly:

1. Remove the clutter. Show off available space by removing loose items and excess furniture.
2. Paint and repair any damages on the walls.Try to stay with neutral colors.
3. Repair any flooring defects. Replace flooring if possible.
4. Remove or minimize personal photos. Let the buyers imagine themselves in your home.
5. Clean up the yard. Curb appeal is important so get your front looking great and buyers will want to see more.
6. Invest in air fresheners or air cleaners, especially if you have pets in the house.
7. Clean and dust around major appliances, including the furnace and hot water tank.
8. Add plants for greenery room fillers to give the place a lively appeal.
9. If you want to list your home as 3 bedrooms, then try to make sure that each room functions as a bedroom, or at least show that a bed can fit in the room.
10. Clear off kitchen counters. Everyone loves counter space. Try putting toasters, coffee pots and knife blocks in cabinets when not in use.

Remember that once you list your home, you need to keep it looking good throughout the listing period. Think about how you feel when you see a nice luxurious hotel room– no clutter, clean and inviting. That’s the same feeling you want buyers to see when they walk into your home.

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