Open up the curtains and blinds, make sure the windows sparkle, wipe the baseboards, remove fingerprints from the doors and dust blinds and light fixtures. Carpeting and painting. Sellers often concede that carpeting should be replaced or rooms painted but decide instead to subtract the cost of these improvements from the sales price. The problem is that buyers inflate the cost of these improvements. In many cases they just don't want to bother.
Seller are usually better off having the work done before putting their house on the market.
Bold, vivid colors may suit your style, but neutral tones will appeal to the widest range of shoppers. A new coat of paint will earn you far more than it costs, including labor. Furnishings and keepsakes. If your rooms look crowded and your closets filled, your Realtor may suggest that you rearrange or even temporarily store furniture and hold a garage sale before showing. You may also want to protect your collectibles by packing them away.