💡 Light It Up: Let the Sunshine In
Dark rooms feel smaller, colder, and more closed off. Bright spaces? They feel open, clean, and full of potential — exactly what buyers are looking for.
Today is all about maximizing the light in your home, both natural and artificial. And no, you don’t need to install skylights. You just need to get intentional.
Small Changes That Brighten Big
- Open blinds and curtains for every showing and photo
- Wash the windows — it’s shocking how much grime blocks light
- Swap out dim or yellow bulbs for soft white LED (2700–3000K)
- Remove heavy window treatments or bulky furniture blocking windows
Even one of these changes can instantly make a room feel more spacious and inviting.
Why Lighting Matters
Buyers make emotional decisions, and light = positive emotion.
It makes your home feel more modern, more maintained, and more move-in ready. It also photographs better — which is crucial when over 90% of buyers start online.
Let the Buyer See Everything
Buyers want to see what they’re getting — not squint at a dark corner. Even closets, basements, and pantries should be lit well enough to show they’re clean and functional.
One Simple Task Today
Stand in each room and look up. Do all the bulbs match? Are the windows clean? Could you replace a fixture with something simple and modern?
Do that.
👉 One Bonus Action to Take Today:
Pick one window in your home and clean it inside and out.
Then look at the room again — same furniture, same layout, completely different energy.
🎥 Watch the Video:
Day 7: Light It Up – Easy Ways to Brighten Your Home Before You Sell
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