Yes, in this market where every Buyer has a lot to select from you need to make sure that your home stands out from the crowd. Three standards are coming into play: 1) Remove the clutter: Families looking for a new home whether primary or secondary need to visualize living in your space and moving some of those prized pieces to a box doesn’t hurt. It also shows you are serious about moving.
2) Create curb appeal: When Buyer’s walk up to your house they are looking at it from the standpoint of ‘do I think this home is what I want my friends to see?” Do I like this entry? Is it friendly and welcoming? If not, add flowers, clean up the debris, and add some lighting. Small changes for big returns. AND 3) consider upgrades: New mirrors and lights in the bath are easy to fix. Can you replace old curtains with blinds? Not too expensive but blinds add light, make spaces look larger and immediately make your home more modern. Bigger replacements can be appliances, counters and sinks. Again first impressions make the sale.
These are easy and not that time consuming yet they can make the difference.