- Replace your light bulbs with higher wattage bulbs. Brighter light bulbs make a big difference when your selling a home.
- Clean you entire house. Then clean it again. After you've done that twice, pay a professional cleaner to come in and make the home sparkle.
- Replace dark furnishings with glass or metal furnishings. Dark antique woods are beautiful but glass is see-through and creates a more open feel.
What steps can you take now when you don’t know what to do first?
What are the best paint colors for selling a high-rise condo in Arlington?
We all know that neutral colors are not exciting, but you should also know that they are best when you're selling your home.
Because we also do a lot of property management, I can recommend several painters in Arlington County for you to price out a paint job.
It's time to sell. That means it's time to erase your personal touches.
When you decide to sell, it's time to return the home to a less personal space.
If you've loved your home, one of the most difficult chores you'll face is the task of de-personalization.
Your home doesn't need to be picture-perfect but it should be an “artist-ready” piece of canvass.
I can guide you to throw a reverse housewarming party! We'll get rid of unwanted items before your first open house by letting friends, family, neighbors and interested parties help you put the home in order.
Does decluttering seem a little overwhelming? That's probably because you need a system. I suggest you try the “category method”. Go into each room with these four categories: trash, give away, keep, or relocate. Each and every item should go into one of these categories. You'll thank yourself on moving day and on the day we ratify your contract to sell.
What do you do with windows and doors?
The only thing worse than a non-functional blind, is a partially functional blind. Blinds that don't work obscure your views, impede light and frustrate home shoppers.
Here's a few more suggestions: