CLEAR OUT THE CLUTTER Clutter can reduce your house's value. Clear away kitchen counters and keep dirty dishes out of the sink. Eliminating clutter and excess furniture makes rooms appear larger. Recycle those stacks of old magazines and newspapers you have been saving for no good reason. Dump all that junk you have accumulated in your attic and basement over the years. Closet space sells houses. Clean those closets out and organize them. Get rid of all those clothes you do not wear anymore. Make them look large and roomy! Do the same with built-in drawers. Like it or not, serious buyers will inspect your closets and builtin drawers.
MAKE COSMETIC IMPROVEMENTS
Painting isn't expensive if you do it yourself, but be careful when selecting colors. Avoid bold colors with strong visual impact. Stick to conventional soft whites and neutral colors that will not clash with most prospective buyers' tastes. If your finished basement is dark and gloomy, paint the walls and ceiling a light color.
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