Disassociate Yourself With Your Home- Make the mental decision to "let go" of your emotions and focus on the fact that soon this house will no longer be yours.
De-Personalize - You don't want to make any buyer ask, "I wonder what kind of people live in this home?" You want buyers to say, "I can see myself living here.".
De-Clutter- People collect an amazing quantity of junk. Consider this: if you haven't used it in over a year, you probably don't need it. .
Rearrange Bedroom Closets and Kitchen Cabinets - Buyers love to snoop and will open closet and cabinet doors. Think of the message it sends if items fall out! Now imagine what a buyer believes about you if she sees everything organized. It says you probably take good care of the rest of the house as well.
Rent a Storage Unit - Almost every home shows better with less furniture. Remove pieces of furniture that block or hamper paths and walkways and put them in storage.
Remove/Replace Favorite Items- If the chandelier in the dining room once belonged to your great grandmother, take it down. If a buyer never sees it, she won't want it.
Make Minor Repairs- It might be necessary to make small repairs, like patching a hole in the wall or a crack in the tile.
Make the House Sparkle- Clean those windows, mop the kitchen floor, and remove any hints of dust.
Scrutinize- Details matter. Even minor ones. Put yourself in the shoes of a buyer and take note of anything that stands out.
Check Curb Appeal- If a buyer won't get out of her agent's car because she doesn't like the exterior of your home, you'll never get her inside.
