Many people know a few things when they are trying to prepare to sell a home. But where to start? Should I redecorate? Should I get rid of things? These are all questions that plague our minds when trying to get a house ready to sell. Don’t go through this stress and go blind as to what you are supposed to do. Everyone wants their house to sell fast and get as much money as possible. Here are some tips to help you do just that.

The first thing you have to do is realize that this house is no longer yours. Make a conscious decision to let go of every room, every countertop, every wall in the house. This is probably the most difficult part of the sales process, but it’s also the most crucial. Once you can learn to say goodbye to a house, it is easier to sell it. This also includes depersonalizing your home. Get rid of all personal photographs and other family heirlooms. People looking through your house don’t want to see who lives there. They want to wonder if they can see their family living there. This is difficult to do, but it is one of the most crucial aspects of selling a home.

After doing this, the next step is to get rid of everything you don’t need. A general rule of thumb is that if you haven’t used it in a year, you probably don’t need it. Garbage accumulates over the years of living in a house and it will look so much better when all this clutter is gone. While you’re doing this, it’s also a good idea to rearrange a few items and generally make anything that might seem messy look neat. Organize dishes, clothes, alphabetize spices, do whatever you have to do to make your house look tidy. Also while you organize it is not a bad idea to organize the furniture. This may include renting a storage unit and storing the furniture there for a while. Houses tend to display better when there is less furniture. As long as you have this storage unit, also remove anything you definitely want to keep. If people looking at your house don’t see an item, they won’t want it.

Next, what you want to do is make minor repairs around the house. Fix some pipes, cracks or other little things. This will definitely help. Then, every day, make your home cleaner than ever. This looks great to potential homebuyers and increases the chances that they will buy. This includes both the exterior and the interior. Trim hedges, keep grass trimmed, clean driveway. Make everything in and around your house shine.

Remember, the most important judge in all of this is you. Be picky. Force yourself to do little things and scrutinize every aspect. The only limit to how good your home can look is what you are willing to do. Follow these simple tips and you can be sure that your house will sell quickly and for the best price.