How to Sell Your House Quickly for Top Dollar

In a competitive real estate market, you need to make sure that your house is at its most appealing. A few simple tricks will help ensure you sell your house quickly and get top dollar.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Paint
• Paint brushes
• Tools
• Light bulbs
• Packing/storage boxes

1. Make a good first impression. The first thing a potential buyer will see when they come to view your home is the front of the house. Clearing out any clutter, giving the house a fresh coat of paint and making sure the front yard looks inviting will help sell your house fast.

2. Brighten up rooms to make them appear bigger. Add a coat of light-colored paint to walls. Open drapes to take advantage of natural light. If you don't have many windows, simply investing in some higher wattage bulbs can give a room a bright, airy feel.

3. Fix the little things. A couple broken tiles in the bathroom or a missing cabinet pull may not seem like big problems, but it can prevent you from selling your house quickly. Buyers will assume you don't take care of the house and wonder what other problems they might find.

4. De-clutter. When rooms, closets and cabinets are cluttered, they leave potential buyers with the impression that there isn't enough space. Removing just a fraction of your belongings before showing your home can make a big difference in a buyer's perception.

Tips & Warnings

• Ask your realtor or an honest friend to walk through the house looking for potential problem areas.
• When painting, stick with neutral colors. While a bold color may reflect your personality, a buyer will want to put their own personal stamp on the house if they buy it.