Any homeowner looking to sell their home is currently in a great place. Homebuyers have few options, ramping up competition among buyers and giving you extra leverage in selling for top dollar. In such a tantalizing market, houses go fast. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) says that the average home is only on the market for 18 days. Even with this speed and multiple options, there are a few things you can do to raise your house's appeal and garner a huge return on investment.

Make Your Buyers Feel at Home

Declutter the place and pack up any personal items. You want to give the home as neutral a vibe as possible so that buyers can better see themselves living there. 4/5 agents reported that staging a home made it easier for buyers to visualize the place as a future residence.

Not only will your house likely draw in more buyers and be on the market for less time, but there is also a chance that staging your home could result in a 6-10% increase in property value. By staging a home, you are helping potential buyers to see what their options are with the space in your home. By showing your place in the best light, potential buyers can better gauge the possibilities your home offers.

Keep It Clean

Beyond showing an effort to declutter the place, you should keep the home neat and tidy. Make sure that all of the toys have been put away, the beds are made and all of your dishes have been washed. Anything you can do to keep the home sterile and free of potential distractions to your potential buyers is a good thing; it keeps their attention on your home's appeal.

Remember to clean not only all of the surfaces but also the air. Buyers will be quick to notice any funky smells and those memories will take a long time to fade. The issue of smell is why you should put a lot of focus on your home's kitchen as it is one room that can quickly develop a distinct smell.

Give Your Buyers Access

Buyers will be less inclined to make offers if you are hard to schedule a showing so they can see the property for themselves. If you leave your home open at any time you are giving more buyers a shot and shifting their opinion from curious to anxious. Having a free and open schedule also gives buyers with tight schedules a chance to see things for themselves.

While health concerns remain an issue, work with your agent to consider any safety features or digital practices for your particular listing. This raises the visibility and maintains access while also taking everyone's health and safety into consideration.

Set the Right Price

No matter the market state, you need to carefully consider your price, tempering profit with viability. Seek to drive attention between buyers so that their bids will escalate into a figure you would be more than happy with.