You’ve decided to sell your home and realize there are a few areas that need some cosmetic updating and refreshing before you do. Start with the two basics: walls and flooring issues need to be addressed. They may only need a thorough or professional cleaning. However, if they need to be painted or refinished this is the best place to prioritize your budget. After those fixes are made, there are several free or inexpensive changes you can make so your home is instantly more attractive to buyers.

Get Rid of Clutter

Despite even the best spring cleaning efforts and adherence to Konmari principles clutter tends to accumulate. There are many space saving ideas that you can implement in your home without extensive work. When it’s time to sell, it’s also time to get ruthless about what needs to stay and what should be boxed up and stored away off-site. Remove photos and highly personal decorative items This will open up your space and make it more attractive to buyers by helping them to imagine living there.

Add More Lighting

Dimly lit rooms are great for mood lighting and ambiance. However, buyers want spaces that are brightly lit so they can see clearly. Each room will benefit from multiple sources of light to appear more attractive to buyers. Layering the light helps get rid of unflattering shadows and ensures there is light where it’s needed most.

First, change bulbs to 2700K LED for warmth. Then, update flush mount, semi flush mount or recessed can ceiling lights. Next, strategically place floor lamps and table lamps in areas of the room. This will add more light where it’s needed to make a room seem more spacious. Finally, clean the windows to make the most of natural light coming in. Removing dated window treatments is also a good idea.

Rearrange the Furniture

Furniture placement directly impacts how the space looks and feels. Showing the home to its greatest potential may be very different from how the space is currently being used. Divide open floor plans to create zones by adding furniture. This is especially effective in long or rectangular rooms. Remove furniture to open up more space and make rooms feel larger than they are. It’s also an effective way of making the most of a focal point or creating one within the room. Experiment with different layouts and to create a space that is easy to walk through.

There are multiple tricks you can use to make the rooms in your home look more attractive to buyers. Adding more lighting, removing clutter, and rearranging the furniture are free and inexpensive ways to breathe fresh life into the home. As an added bonus, they will also benefit the homeowner during the process.

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