Today’s home buyers want to get more for their money. As seller, it’s your job to make sure that they get it…in your house! Otherwise, they will look elsewhere. The real estate market is full of choices. Make sure buyers chose yours over others by following these professional tips.

Start with the kind of curb appeal that gets their attention and makes the potential buyer want to see inside. Attractive landscaping with well tended trees, flowers and gardens is a good start. Consider adding a small bench or other hardscape to add a welcome touch. Make sure the entryway to your home is clean, fresh and inviting. It’s the first impression that prompts a potential buyer to think in a positive way toward your home.

Once that front door is opened you’ll want to make sure everything is furnished and accessorized to model perfection. A professional staging expert or interior designer can give you the assistance and insight to attain your goals. Remember, you need to make a positive impression so the potential buyer won’t be able to resist your home.

Your staging may be as simple as rearranging furniture to increase the flow and take advantage of focal points such as a fireplace or French doors opening to the outside. Give your bathrooms a luxury look with thick towels, generous sized containers of cotton balls and Q-tips and scented reeds. Dress your bedrooms with beautiful linens and covers, lots of extra soft pillows, soft reading lights and a nice chair or sofa. Clear every bit of clutter, including photos, knick-knacks and papers.

Few updates are as appealing as a fresh, neutral color on the walls. If you have hardwood floors make sure they are glowing. Otherwise, have them refinished. Carpets must be cleaned or replaced.

Scented wood hangers and organizers will help closets look spacious and clean. Clothing should be neatly arranged and anything that looks tacky should be tossed or boxed up for an off property storage unit.

Continue your transformation with a few upgrades that add a look of value. Stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, a wine cooler, updated lighting and custom blinds and window coverings all spell success.