Inside Real Estate: Home Atmosphere for Selling

When selling your house, there are a variety of things you can do to maximize your home's appeal and value. Remember that many buyers are looking at multiple houses, so it's important to help your house make a good impression. We'll talk about six major aspects of your home and what you can do to improve them. Previously, we talked about curb appeal, interior maintenance, exterior maintenance, kitchen and bathrooms, and garages, carports and sheds.

The last aspect we'll talk about is atmosphere. Rather than being a specific area of your home or kind of work, creating atmosphere is about making a prospective buyer's first experience of your home pleasant. These added touches help your home shine.

Suggestions:

• Turn on lights and open drapes
• Light candles or put out fresh flowers
• Play quiet background music
• Turn on air conditioner or heater as appropriate
• Be absent during showings and keep pets outside or confined