Selling an old home isn’t too different from selling any other type of property, though competing against modern builds can be tough. If you’ve kept up with maintenance, the age of your house matters less because it’s in such good shape. You can get an inspection before you put the house on the market to make sure you catch all potential problems.

Curb appeal is important, so go to the sidewalk and look at your house. Does it look attractive and inviting? Make notes to fix anything that detracts from the home’s charm. Reshingle the roof with shingles that make a statement. Paint the shutters and mount them securely so they stay even. Prune your trees and bushes to make the landscape look clean.

Stage the house in an attractive manner. Just because the house is old doesn’t mean the interior needs to look formal or stuffy. You can show personality and use pops of color to draw attention to the space or the unique windows. Try to detract from things that have gone out of style, like popcorn ceilings, and help the buyers see the potential in the space.