Now that the temperatures are slightly lower than they were last month, it’s time to start making some changes in the way your house is staged for sale. Here is a list of things you can do with little effort and no out-of-pocket expenses:

• Remove the sunscreens. If available, replace them with your “regular” screens.
• Display candles with the scent of the season – pumpkin, cookies, vanilla, cinnamon.
• Before an open house, simmer apple cider on the stove. The smell is considered very comforting and will help the potential buyer connect with your property.
• Put your comforter or bedspread back on your bed with all the extra pillows that you’ve been storing. (Don’t forget to continue to make your bed each day)
• Store pool toys out-of-site
• Make sure your pool furniture and barbecue are maintained during the next few months. Clean is key!

Another suggestion?

• Reseed your lawn and fertilize. This will help keep it green & add to your curb appeal.
• Replace the light & bright colors of summer with the warmer colors of fall and winter. Consider the bathroom towels – replace the white or blue with burgundy or gold.
• Is it time to have your carpets cleaned? At the very minimum, call your local vendor and have your main traffic areas (including stairs) cleaned.
• Company coming too? Go ahead and refresh the guest rooms now to reduce the stress of having to do it later.