Getting Your Home Ready to Sell in Decatur GA- Part 6 in the Series - Lighting - Part 6 of the series Getting Your Home Ready to Sell in Decatur GA covers lighting which is a really important aspect of a home.
Natural Light
- Trim the bushes around windows to let in as much natural light as possible.
- If using blinds, 2" blinds let in more light than mini blinds.
- If there are windows that you don't open, remove the screens and put them in storage.
- Wash the windows inside and out.
Exterior Lights
- Uplights at the base of trees add elegance to a home. They also provide lighting for extra security.
- Be sure that exterior lights have working bulbs.
- Clean the glass on the fixtures. If the fixtures are looking faded either replace them or take them down, use some spray paint to freshen them and reinstall them.
- Use solar lighting or low voltage lighting along paths or along flower beds.
Interior Lights 
- LED Lights under cabinets in the kitchen are easy to install and add a lot to the looks of the kitchen
- Above the kitchen cabinets, you can add white Christmas lights or rope lights for a soft glow above the cabinets. (Be sure to hide the light strand so that it's not visible from below.) We use an X-10 remote control system to turn them on and off.
- Replace any and all burned out light bulbs even in the garage.
- Make sure that visible Vanity light bulbs in the bathroom all match.
- Add table lamps to create softer light than overhead lights which can create harsh lighting.
- Add uplights to large potted plants. They are available at Lowes and Home Depot for around $20.
- If you have a plant ledge, add soft lights to add visual interest.
When your Decatur GA home is for sale and being shown, turn on all the lights, even in closets so that potential home buyers aren't looking for switches. Lights create a "homier" atmosphere. If the home is being shown in the evening, be sure to put on the exterior lights, especially at the front door. Like the motel commercial says "We'll leave the Light on for You!"
Stay tuned for the next post in this series of Getting Your Home Ready to Sell in Decatur, GA.
If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in or around Decatur, GA contact local expert and Realtor Jen Bowman, Broker Associate & e-PRO with Success Realty at 404-456-5024.
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See Part 1 of Getting Your Home Ready to Sell in Decatur GA - Kitchens
See Part 2 of Getting Your Home Ready to Sell in Decatur GA- Garage
See Part 3 of Getting Your Home Ready to Sell in Decautur GA- Curb Appeal
See Part 4 of Getting Your Home Ready to Sell in Decatur GA- Floors and Walls
See Part 5 of Getting Your Home Ready to Sell in Decatur GA- De-Personalizing
Proper lighting can really make or break the "feel" of a home. Love your tips Jen!
Jen I have read several blogs about getting your home ready to sell, but I don't remember any of them covering lighting, so this was no information for me.
Jen Lighting is important especially in a home with trees minimizing natural light - excellent info Karen