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Little things a Seller can do to put more Money in their pockets!

Getting additional profits from the sale of your home can be accomplished easily if you make the right improvements. Many changes can provide the prospective buyer with enhanced feelings about your home. Feelings of more space, light, closet space, greater privacy, warmth and security. Basic, simple and inexpensive improvements can also provide an improved emotional response in a potential buyer and lead to a successful sale.
An example could be something as small as a crack in the paint on a wall. Simply by applying some plaster and touch up paint, you've eliminated what may be an unstated concern that your home was poorly maintained. Though the feeling may be unconscious, it's just as important that the potential buyer feel an overall desire for your home.
1. The Magic of Mirrors!
Mirrors can provide a greater sense of space and elegance when properly placed. Be careful not to overdo it, but when placed properly throughout your home, each area will seem larger to the potential home buyer. Try looking at yard sales or discount stores, but be sure they have a nice frame or at least give the frame a new coat of paint.
2. Adding Additional Closet Space
One of the biggest complaints heard from potential buyers is that there isn't enough closet space! Simply purchasing an inexpensive closet organizer and installing it in any or all of your closets can make all the difference.
3. Make a Bare Wall Beautiful
Wallpaper is inexpensive but trying to find the right wallpaper to appeal to the masses is impossible. Bare and neutral colored paint is the best option. You may love the red wall in the living room, but not everyone will.
4. Bring Old Floors Back to Life!
Nothing turns off a potential buyer quicker than dull, dingy, disgusting looking floors. Regardless of what you have, make them shine again! If you have carpeted floors you should either have the carpet steam cleaned or install new carpeting. This may sound expensive but new carpeting can add thousands of dollars to the value of your home.
5. Add Attractive Plants
Having plants in the house is not only healthy for you but will create a warm feeling. Many indoor plants are far less expensive then you might imagine. Attractive pots such as ceramic, brass or even designer plastic will add a designer flair to your home. Hanging plants such as Boston ferns are inexpensive, easy to care for and would go great in your new home wherever you move.
6. Clean Up the Bathroom
We've probably all heard that phrase a hundred times growing up as children! Well guess what? It's still valid. Give your bathroom a face-lift if needed: fresh paint, decorative moldings, tile grout, new designer faucets are all attractive eye catchers.
7. What is That Smell?
Though people don't like to admit it, everyone's home has a certain smell to it. We just never notice it because we live with it. Strategically placing fresh scent devices throughout the home will be pleasant to the nose of any potential buyer. As a matter of fact, an old Realtor trick is to pop some cinnamon rolls in an oven 5 minutes before a showing.
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  Jill Berni,Broker/Owner, Oak Tree Real Estate Services, El Dorado Hills, Ca