Declutter and Depersonalize
Buyers need to be able to picture themselves living in your home. Clear out non-essential items, excess furniture, and personal belongings like family photos and collections. Less is more — open, airy rooms feel larger and more inviting on camera and in person.

Deep Clean Everything
A clean home signals a well-cared-for home. Clean windows, dust every surface, and make sure the details shine. Fresh air matters too — open windows daily and avoid strong-smelling foods during the listing period. A subtle, neutral scent works in your favor; an overpowering one raises questions.

Floors and Walls
Polish hardwood floors and shampoo carpets before showings begin. If carpets are worn, replacing them is often worth the investment. A fresh coat of paint in neutral tones is one of the most cost-effective things you can do to make a space feel clean, updated, and move-in ready.

Clear the Path
Remove anything that distracts from the space — toys, tools, extra furniture, or anything cluttering walkways and the yard. Buyers want to see clean lines and open areas that feel welcoming and easy to move through.

Boost Curb Appeal: Tidy the landscaping, trim bushes, and add a pop of seasonal color with fresh flowers. A fresh coat of exterior paint goes a long way if the current one is showing wear. Do not overlook the details either — a restained deck and clean gutters signal a home that has been cared for, and buyers notice.

Upgrade Your Lighting
Swap out dim or dated fixtures in the kitchen, dining room, bathrooms, and hallways for modern, bright options. Lighting is one of the first things buyers notice and one of the most affordable things to change.

Update Your Faucets
New faucets in the kitchen and bathrooms are a small swap with a noticeable payoff. It is the kind of detail that makes a space feel updated without a full renovation.

Freshen the Paint
Light, neutral tones throughout your home create a sense of space and help buyers picture their own life there. A fresh coat of paint is one of the highest-return updates you can make before listing.

Add Wider Baseboards
Wider baseboards in the main living areas give a home a more polished, finished feel. It is a subtle upgrade that reads as quality to buyers even if they cannot name exactly why.

Keep the Yard Tidy
Edge, mow, and weed consistently while your home is on the market. A well-maintained yard signals a well-maintained home before buyers ever walk through the door.

Plant Something at the Front Entry
A simple pop of color at your front entrance creates a welcoming first impression that photographs well and lands even better in person.

Declutter and Organize
Go beyond the main rooms. Organized closets and tidy drawers tell buyers that storage works in this home. Buyers open everything — make sure what they find reflects well on the space.

Bring in Professional Cleaners
A spotless home stands out. Consider hiring professionals to deep clean everything, including windows and carpets. It is a worthy investment that buyers can see and feel the moment they walk in.

Not sure where to focus your budget first? Team Lund has a free resource that outlines exactly which updates deliver the biggest return before you list. Reach out here and we will send it right over.