How to prepare your home for prospective buyers 

FALLBROOK – Selling a home can be exciting. Homeowners who made considerable financial commitments when buying their homes may be anxious when the time comes to get a return on their investment, but selling a home need not be so nerve-racking.

Buyers' tastes often dictate their interest in a home. For example, no matter how immaculate homeowners may keep their premises, the architectural style is many times what sells a home. Those looking for a California Ranch style home may not be interested in one that resembles the Cape Cod look.

While a seller may not be able to change their home's archi...