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You don't have to spend a fortune to prepare your home for sale. Even small, inexpensive improvements can lure that buyer and make for a stronger sale. Some rooms bear more weight then others and special effort should be given upon the preparation of listing your home. Rule of thumb - You're more likely to get top dollar if your house is move-in ready. The kitchen is one of the most important factors when selling a home. If you can afford to update yours, it will certainly yield you a higher chance of a sale and a return on its investment. If you cannot afford to update the entire kitchen, then simply updating the appliances and de-cluttering (cleaning the surfaces) to make more room will be beneficial. Painting, sanding and/or staining older cabinets can make them look new again. Buyers look at the kitchen as the central focus of a home - a place where families share the most quality time together. Space is another important factor. The goal here is to create a flow and show off your homes square footage. In order to create more space we must start packing and organizing. Too much clutter doesn't allow a buyer to visualize and "place" his own belongings in your home. Usable space is desirable and counts dollar for dollar. Keeping the home "neutral" also provides a visual palette for the buyers to imagine their own belongings situated. Basic paint and neutral colors open up and generalize the surroundings. This includes flooring. Get rid of the "kelly" green carpets and replace carpeting yourself utilizing stores such as home depot or Loewes for neutral carpets, tiles or flooring. Make your house as updated as possible within your budget. Remember one of the first questions a consumer considers is how much work is entailed to have this home functional within their tastes. Bathrooms hit a strong chord after the kitchen has been observed. If your toilet, sink and vanity are old, it's time to replace, paint or re-finish. Simple items such as a shower curtain, drapes, and curtains can make a tremendous difference as well Last but not least, think curb appeal. Your homes appearance should be equally distributed inside and out. You will get drive by's interested your home. And you want the outside appearance of your home to be desirable enough to lure potential buyers inside. Small projects can reach out and allure your prey. Trimming bushes, weeding, planting perennials and even watering a fresh cut lawn all show pride of ownership