One of the first things you can do is remove family photos from the walls. You can simply cut pictures from magazines and place in the frames to make the walls less personal. If you are a a collector of some sort, pack away your collection. A kitchen filled with a hundred salt and pepper shakers or a living area filled with figurines could be a distraction for a buyer. Limit the amount of decorative items you have in each room.

Make each room have a specific purpose. If you use your dining room table as an office, remove the office related items. Create an attractive dining space. If a bedroom has become a storage room, turn it back into a bedroom or make it an office area.

Remove all clutter. Clutter makes a room look small. It indicates to the possible buyer that there is obviously not enough storage space in the home. Clean out and organize drawers, cabinets, and closes. Buyers will look there. They need to believe there is ample space for them to store their personal items.

You can make impressive changes without spending a lot of money by changing or adding a few things to a room. Pillows and rugs are great ways to add color to a room. Lighting is important. Clean your windows and let the natural light work for you. Sometimes something as simple as a new lamp shade can update a room.