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Nate Berkus's Top 10 Ways to Sell Your Home

By Nate Berkus
Nate Berkus

Having trouble selling your house? Nate Berkus says adding personality and making budget-friendly improvements will start a bidding war in no time!





How to Make Your House Look Its Best
  • Send extra clutter to self storage.
  • Add a personal touch to your home by displaying family photos.
  • Make small repairs, otherwise buyers may think there are bigger problems they can't see.
  • Update cabinets with fresh paint and new hardware.
  • Don't push all your furniture against the walls—it doesn't make a room look bigger.
  • Upgrade using inexpensive, high-quality materials.
  • Paint walls a warm, inviting color.
  • Replace your carpet. It's an easy, inexpensive upgrade.
  • Fresh flowers and scented candles add ambiance.
  • Upgrade appliances in your kitchen—it'll add overall value to your home.

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Related Resources
  • Products and companies featured in this makeover
  • Home Rules by Nate Berkus
  • Inspired by Jamie Durie

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