There are a lot of houses and condos that are similar in overall appearance.  There are also many neighborhoods that have codes and covenants that require conformity in appearance in all the properties within the development.

To make your property stand out from all the competition, try doing these simple and cheap tips:

1. Pay careful attention to your curb appeal by cleaning up plant beds and sidewalks, plant beautiful plants and flowers in window boxes or frame around windows and paint them with a nice light color.

2. Clean your house so that every surface shines and look news.  Clear up the clutter to make the space serene, organize closets and make your house appear bigger by removing extra furniture.

3. Apply a fresh coat of paint to your house and choose light colors to make your house look good and smell good.

4. Stage all the rooms in your house by decorating each room with a different look.

5. Offer owner financing if you can.  If the buyer shows a good payment record, you can sell the note later and get your money out of the deal sooner.