The coming of spring means the start of real estate season. Despite high mortgage rates, the housing market is hot due to low inventory and high demand. Part 1 has tips to enhance the “curb appeal” of your home. Now we’ll focus on your home’s interior along with a few staging ideas.

Inside your home, natural light should always be maximized. Keep windows cleaned, open drapes and blinds and make sure all areas have functioning light bulbs with adequate wattage. Keep colors neutral and light. Shades of white, off-white and light pastels are safe choices for the interior. Limit bright colors to accents such as flowers, towels, rugs and shower curtains.

Silence is golden. A showing is not the time to mow the lawn, vacuum, or run the dishwasher. Barking dogs should be temporarily relocated.

The smell of your home reflects your attention to detail and you should try to make it smell new and clean. A fresh coat of paint or polyurethane on natural wood surfaces and the smell of cleanliness convey that feeling.

The entry must make a big statement in a small area. Make sure it is well lit with a modern light fixture and that the floor is clean. Use a “Welcome” doormat.

The kitchen may be the most important room in the house and cleanliness should be foremost. After cleaning, grind a lemon quarter in the garbage disposal for a fresh smell. Consider a new light fixture or new hardware for the cabinets. Remove small kitchen appliances from the counter tops and organize the cupboards to give the impression of more space.

Staging your home means preparing your home for sale by making it appealing to the highest number of potential buyers. Here are 5 tips on staging your home. And in this video from Today’s Home Remodeler TV, HVAC specialist Larry Hacker shows host Stuart Keith some ideas from Carrier that will improve your home’s indoor air quality.

Don’t forget to check your local TV Listings this weekend for Today’s Home Remodeler sponsored by Wisconsin and northern Illinois Carrier dealers.

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