🎨 Item 4: Neutral is Not Boring—It’s Bankable Your kids love the neon green bedroom. Buyers? Not so much. Create a blank canvas buyers can picture themselves in: Repaint bold walls with light grays, soft whites, or beiges. Swap heavy curtains for sheer panels that let the light in. Stage each room to show off […]

Item 3: Fix It or Forget It—Small Repairs That Matter Buyers see every nail hole and cracked tile as a reason to knock down your price. Let’s shut that down. Make a pre-list punch list: Patch holes, repaint scuffs, and recaulk tubs and sinks. Fix squeaky doors, leaky faucets, and loose handles. Replace burnt-out light […]

🛋 Item 2: Declutter Like You’re Moving (Because You Are) You might love your wall of family photos and impressive Funko Pop shrine—but buyers? They need space to imagine their own story. Decluttering tips that pay off: Clear 50% of what’s on bookshelves, countertops, and in closets. Pack away personal photos, collections, and anything quirky. […]

Spring into Selling: Home Prep Tips with Jack Duvall By Jack Duvall, Broker with Jim Maloof/Realtor® | Call Duvall! 309-200-5480 | CallDuvall.com 🌿 Post 1: First Impressions Matter—Start at the Curb Picture this: A buyer pulls up to your home, and in the first 8 seconds, they’ve made up their mind. You want that decision […]