When we sold our place last year, I remember scrambling around like crazy trying to make the house look, you know, "buyer ready." I ended up rearranging furniture, hiding clutter in closets (shhh), and even baking cookies right before people showed up. Felt kinda silly at first, but weirdly enough, it seemed to help. Curious if anyone else has done stuff like this when selling their house, and did it actually make a difference?
Totally agree on the cookies—it sets a welcoming tone. Another trick that really helps is swapping out your bulbs for brighter, warmer LEDs. Makes rooms feel bigger and more inviting... buyers subconsciously respond to lighting more than you'd expect.
Good points about lighting and cookies—I hadn't really considered how much lighting could subconsciously influence buyers. When we were preparing our home, I found that decluttering made a huge difference too. We removed some furniture pieces and personal items, and suddenly the rooms felt way more spacious and neutral. I'm curious though... do you think staging with rented furniture is worth the investment? I've heard mixed opinions—some say it helps buyers visualize themselves living there, while others feel it's an unnecessary expense. Still trying to figure out if that's something we should consider down the line.
