Setting ready to sell your home? Here are 9 practical suggestions to help you sell quickly by making your home look attractive, well cared, for and positively inviting to prospective buyers.

1. Make it sparkle!
A fresh coat of paint in every room will freshen things up and will make your home look great. It's the best investment of time and money that you can make to enhance your sale.

2. Pass the white glove test!
Every room and surface should be company clean -- and that includes the basement.

3. Light Bright! 
Your rooms will look their most cheerful with the curtains and drapes open in the daytime -- and warm and cozy with every light (even inside the closets) turned on for night time showings.

4. Fix-it! 
Take care of all minor repairs before you open the doors to your first prospective buyer. The condition of the kitchen and bath are especially important -- fix that leaky faucet, re-grout the tub and replace that torn screen now!

5. No clutter!
This is a good time to clean out the closets, cupboards, garage, basement and attic. Put away some of the knick-knacks -- and unused items into temporary storage. Your home will look more spacious and efficient. 

6. Be street wise!
In the real estate business we call it curb appeal -- for you it means making your house look attractive from the street. First impressions really count. Plant lots of flowers, hang a wreath on the front door, keep the lawn mowed and edges trimmed, put away the hose and touch up any loose paint. Don't forget to pick up the kids bikes and toys (and to clean up after the family pets...)

7. Sorry, pooch!
Speaking of pets, they may be a treasured part of your family, but not everyone will love them the way you do. Be extra vigilant to remove all pet odors and to clean up around the feeding area. And of course, pets should never be underfoot during a showing.

8. Details Count!
Fresh flowers in the dining room, a colorful fruit basket on the kitchen table, new matching towels in the bathroom, a pretty wreath on the front door -- all these things will make your home look warm and inviting. Remove things that may be a distraction -- like personal care products on display in the bathroom, stacks of mail and various items on the bedroom dresser. Avoid overpowering room fresheners and potpourris.

9. Relax!
You're in good hands. Exit Pleasant Realty will help you with all the exciting decisions ahead. We have the experience and knowledge to make your home sale go as smoothly as possible!