You want your home to stand out when you list it for sale, but you’re not a design expert. You may watch HGTV on occasion to get some ideas, but every time you do, you feel overwhelmed. The average busy person just doesn’t have the skill or the time to tackle most of the projects they show.
Fear not, intrepid homeowner — there are 10 easy things you can do to make sure your house impresses potential buyers, and you don’t need a ton of time or an extensive tool collection to do them.
1. Make It Sparkle
It’s easy to overlook the little things when you’re getting your house ready for sale. You may clean the windows, polish the hardwood floors and put a fresh coat of paint on the walls, but sometimes...

405 MELROSE AVENUE
DECATUR GA 30030
Priced to Sell @ $699,900
MLS #5599146
Located in the sought after Westchester Elementary School district, 405 Melrose Avenue is a 4 bedroom 3.5 bath home with 2-car attached garage parking and fully finished basement level. If you could pick just one neighborhood that best exemplifies the vibe City of Decatur is famous for, it's here in ...
Searching for a new home? You may know what you want – granite countertops and an open floor plan – but it’s hard to predict what you someday will need.
That’s the challenge of house hunting in real time: It’s hard to select a home that will fulfill both your current and future desires.
Life as we know it changes. Maybe you’re newlyweds and plan a family down the road. Maybe you’re married with teenage kids who, hopefully, will get a job and move into homes of their owns. Or perhaps your parents are aging, and you envision inviting them to live with you when they need a little more help.
The scenarios are infinite, but home choices aren’t. That’s why it’s important to choose a home that you’ll love today, but that you can also customize to...

6004 Manchester Circle
ROSWELL GA 30075
Priced to Sell @ $275,000
MLS #: 5594119
Located in one of the U.S. Top Cities, 6004 Manchester Circle is a 4 bedroom 3.5 bath custom designed Townhome built in 2006. It sits in a quiet gated enclave just 3 miles from Downtown Roswell on Canton Street and walking distance to local shopping (Publix, Target), restaurants (Sushi, Taco Mac) and entertainment (Movie Tavern). The unique open floor plan on the main level includes a high end kitchen with solid granite counters,...
For most of us, listing a home is the biggest sale we’ll ever make. No pressure there!
Putting a house or condo on the market doesn’t have to be a stomach churner. Experienced real estate agents, like The Keen Team, can guide you through this step-by-step process. Here are a few tips that can help you understand what's ahead.
Prepare to Succeed
Prepping your house for sale means denuding it of “you,” so buyers can imagine “them” living in the home.
Put away photos, kiddy artwork, and that ugly vase Aunt Bertha gave you for Christmas. Clear all clutter, replace stained carpeting, and refinish scratched floors. If you’re confused about what should stay and go, ask your real estate agent, who knows how a saleable house looks, feels and smells.
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