Best tips for preparing your home for sale — what actually works? » S4 Network
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Hey everyone! So my partner and I just decided to finally put our house on the market, and omg — preparing a place for sale is so much more work than we thought ߘ WeŢve been decluttering, giving everything a fresh coat of paint, and trying to make the yard look nice, but I keep wondering if we’re forgetting something important. I came across a guide that breaks down key steps to prepare your home for sale, from staging tips to fixing small repairs before listing: 7 Key Steps to Prepare Your Home for Sale . It gave me a few things to cross off the to-do list, but I’d love to hear what real things people did that made a noticeable difference when selling their own place!

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Po
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Totally feel you — we went through this last year. What made the biggest difference for us was focusing on first impressions: we power-washed the front porch, trimmed bushes, and added simple potted plants by the door. Inside, we didn’t do anything fancy, but we deep-cleaned everything and put neutral cushions/throws on couches so it felt calm and inviting. Buyers may not remember paint colors, but they do notice brightness and cleanliness.

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Great topic! For us, the kitchen was a focal point. We didn’t remodel, but we replaced dated cabinet hardware and added a few small plants and a fruit bowl on the counter. It made photos look much warmer and more appealing. Also, don’t underestimate good lighting — open curtains, replace dim bulbs, and every room instantly feels bigger and friendlier.

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