Like almost every other city in America, Colorado Springs is entering the spring real estate season with a large inventory of unsold homes.  Even though the Colorado Springs real estate market has improved significantly since a year ago, sellers still face a highly competitive market.

How do you make your Colorado Springs home for sale stand out without spending a fortune?  All it takes is a little creativity and resourcefulness to make your home attractive to potential buyers.

1. Apply a fresh coat of paint to brighten your rooms, but stick with neutral colors or off-white to make it most appealing and spacious.
2. Go around and make the simple repairs, like fixing cracks in seams and patching small holes in walls.  Get some new light switch covers, door handles and window screens.  Fix up the grout on your tiles and re-caulk the bathtub.  If you see a loose tile, repair it. 
3. When needed, sand and refinish your floors, or repaint them with a neutral color.  Have your rugs steam-cleaned or replace them if needed.
4. Buying some new curtains, throw pillows or lampshades can really brighten a room, and a new shower curtain can brighten up a bathroom.
5. Consider updating your hardware with new drawer pulls, door knobs and towel racks.  Have your kitchen cabinets refaced if necessary.
6. Swap outdated light fixtures for some modern stainless steel lighting, or add a dimmer switch to soften the look of a room.
7. Add some plants and group them together in colorful pots to freshen up the look of your home.
8. Add some unique contemporary art and frame some black and white photos for a timeless and classic décor.
9. Use mirrors to fool the eye into perceiving your home differently.  When used properly, mirrors can expand your space dramatically.
10. Pay attention to first impressions.  Make sure the outside of your home is spotless and impressive.  This could mean replacing old porch lamps, buying some new house numbers, potted plants, or a colorful new welcome mat.  A new front door knob and a fresh coat of paint will give visitors a sense of your home’s value before they even walk in the door.

None of these improvements are expensive, but when they’re complete, buyers will come away with a totally different impression of your home’s value.  A professional realtor can help you “stage” your Colorado Springs home for sale too; making it even more attractive to potential buyers.