Spring is upon us and the Real Estate market is seeing more activity then was anticipated.  Spring is typically the best time for Real Estate but due to recent times it's a bit different.  It's time to whip your home into shape and present it in the best possible light.  I'm going to give you a few tips that will ensure more effective showings.

1) Update The Photos - If your agent listed the home earlier this year have new pictures taken to highlight the green grass, flowers, mulch, and anything else that may grow in the spring.  The last thing you want is your home to still have a picture with snow in the yard, catch my drift?  Remember curb appeal is going to play a very important part when it comes to a prospective buyer choosing to view your home or not.  Studies have shown and proven that the majority of home buyers rely heavily on the initial online photos.

2) Spring Clean - Clean the house top to bottom anything from appliances to windows.  Let the sunshine in for your showings, have the place smelling fresh and clean, and strategically place fresh flowers. 

3) Clean and Organize All Closets - Buyers look into closets and a messy closet is a way of showing them how you live.  Try to make everything in the house neat and orderly including kitchen cabinets.  Also don't overstuff the closets, it's ok to have some stuff but don't go overboard.  After all you are living in the home and that will surely be acknowledged.

4) Spruce Up The Entryway - Paint the front door, put planters on the sides, and place a nice welcome mat.  If screen doors are ripped or broken fix them.  This is the first point of entry and you don't want to make the wrong impression before the buyer even enters the home.

5) Accessorize - Use color coordination in the bathrooms with towels and shower curtain, even soaps and candles.  Do the same in the rest of the house with bed linens, dining room place settings, and living room pieces.  All colors don't have to match but should compliment the space and paint choices.

6) Remove Extra Furniture - Don't overcrowd a room with furniture and don't impede any walkways.  Try to have nice flow throughout the home.  If you have to store some pieces to improve the look of a room it's ok, you're moving anyway.