--- title: Tips to Get Your Home Ready to Sell description: Looking to sell your home this spring? Our latest blog post has all the tips you need to get your home market-ready. From maximizing curb appeal to highlighting special features, these easy steps can potentially help sell your home quicker and for a higher price. Read now for more information! image: https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/hubfs/AngstRealEstateTeam-TipsforPreppingforSale.jpg --- [![Logo](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo.png?width=1500&height=500&name=Logo.png "Logo")](https://www.livinginsouthreno.com/) Open main menu Close main menu - [Buyers](https://www.livinginsouthreno.com/buyers) - [Sellers](https://www.livinginsouthreno.com/sellers) - [Current Listings](https://www.livinginsouthreno.com/current-listings) - [Contact Us](https://www.livinginsouthreno.com/contact-us) [Seller Tips](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/tag/seller-tips) # Tips to Get Your Home Ready to Sell ![Ken Angst REALTOR®, P.E. Nv Lic S.168655](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/4d8aeb5e1542057ee25a8b3a3a947d18) [Ken Angst REALTOR®, P.E. 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Doing a little preparation beforehand can potentially help sell your home quicker and for a higher price. ###### For even more tips, check out our video on The Top 5 Listing Hacks to Sell your Home for More in '23 -->  Maximize Curb Appeal Getting buyers through the front door starts at the curb. Manicure the lawn, trim the trees and shrubs. Pull weeds and plant some colorful flowers. Clear the walkways. Fix peeling paint and wind up that hose. Paint the address number on the curb. Make Repairs to Visible Blemishes Is there something that’s an eyesore, but an easy fix? If looking at it bothers you, it could bother a potential buyer and reduce the appeal of your home. Replace burnt-out light bulbs, fix that loose door handle, and make needed paint touch-ups. Make a Buyer’s Entrance Inviting Freshly paint the front door with a color that contrasts the house. Add a new welcome mat. Hang a fresh wreath on the door. Let the Light Shine In Remove any heavy window coverings to let in the natural light we all crave. Add lamps to brighten up darker areas to add more cheer. Remove the Clutter This serves two purposes. First, you want your home to have an open and inviting appearance. Removing clutter will make rooms appear larger and more appealing. Second, it helps YOU prepare to move. Going through the clutter and getting rid of what you don’t need will make your move much easier. Remove Personal Items It will be much easier for potential buyers to imagine your home as theirs when they can envision their own items in it. Highlight Special Features Use accents and color to draw eyes to special features that you want potential buyers to notice—throw pillows, plants, or other eye-catching accessories. Add Mirrors Use mirrors to make rooms look larger and lighter. Position opposite windows for best effect. Clean Out Cabinets and Closets Buyers are nosy and they WILL open the cabinets and closet doors. Make sure your contents are orderly and organized. Eliminate Odors Clean to remove any odors and do not cook any meals with heavy, lasting smells before a showing. Add Aromas You can easily add appeal by quartering an orange and adding it to a pot of water with a cinnamon stick. Simmer on low for an inviting aroma. Or bake a fresh batch of cookies (and leave a plate of them on the counter for visitors). Some spring cleaning and prep before putting your house on the market will make your home truly shine and help you to find that perfect buyer. If you need any assistance with getting your home ready for the market, we have a long list of preferred vendors that we are happy to recommend. Just give us a call at 775-525-0309 or email us at [ken@livinginsouthreno.com](mailto:ken@livinginsouthreno.com). 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