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Want to give your home an edge over the other homes for sale in your neighborhood?  Or want to give it a newer, fresher look? One easy inexpensive way involves making the home “feel” larger.

Kitchen: Remove the magnets and art from the refrigerator and clear off the counters. Clean and shine all surfaces and appliances.

Dining Room: Remove the dining room table expanders and remove the extra chairs. If you have a china cabinet, remove excess pieces so you only have a few items per shelf. Ensure the table is always dusted and clean. Place settings are not necessary.

Living Room: Remove excess or over-sized furniture. Ensure all walkways are clear. Keep photos, art and coffee table items to a minimum. Open curtains to bring in light. Consider removing large rugs, especially if you have nice wood or ceramic tile flooring. A bright, open room will feel much larger than one stuffed with furniture and personal items.

Bedrooms: Remove as much clutter as possible. Make sure dirty clothes, shoes and towels are put away and that the closets are tidy. Consider removing TVs as they take up space and detract from the comfortable, relaxing feeling a bedroom should create. A coat of a neutral paint may help if the room has been personalized for its occupants.

Bathrooms: Clear off counter space and remove personal items, such as toothbrushes, combs, and razors from view. Leave shower curtains pulled up as the room will feel larger. Consider removing bath mats, rugs, and toilet covers, as they can convey a cramped feeling. Ensure the bathroom is clean and smells fresh.

Garage: Remove as many items as possible. Organize items that remain on shelves or in bins. Vacuum the dirt, dust and spider webs. Clean the oil stains off of the concrete and apply a fresh coat of paint to the walls. A clean, clutter-free garage feels much larger. It also conveys to the buyer that the seller has a lot of pride in the ownership and is willing to go the extra mile to maintain his/her home in perfect shape.