Buyers buy homes based on emotion - how a home "feels" to them. Many factors come into play, many that the buyer isn't even aware of. Buyers buy what they see. Ask your friends and neighbors to view your home through "buyer's eyes" and give you their honest opinions. In general: cleaner is better, brighter and more open is better, no odors is better, and neutral colors are best. Make your home as appealing and uncluttered as the home you would like to buy.
Xavier Moya's Time Tested Tips for Selling Your Home
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