From top to bottom. Display the full size of your basement, garage and storage areas by removing all unnecessary articles. Brighten dull, dark basements by painting the walls. Bathrooms need to sparkle. Repair caulking in bathtubs and showers.
Logs crackling in the fireplace can be a hit for second showings.
The icing on the cake. Setting the dining room table as though it's time for a dinner party helps buyers imagine themselves living there. The Closing During the Showing Three is a crowd. Avoid having too many people present during inspections. The potential buyer will feel like an intruder and will hurry through the home.