Trust me, it rarely does. Top Home 2. Most houses that go on the market for sale are not ready to be shown. I am regularly amazed at the number of sellers who have made no serious effort to look at their house from the buyer's perspective. As a result, the house falls into the real estate twilight zone, on the market forever with no realistic chance of an acceptable offer.
First impressions count.
Pay close attention to your front door and how your house looks from the street. When in doubt, paint. On the inside of your home, fresh paint looks and smells great, is inexpensive, and gives the impression of a well kept home. Use neutral lighter colors to add to the feeling of open space. Light up your life.