• Re-dress windows and sofas. Updating the window coverings to complement the paint color and re-covering or purchasing new accent pillows that pop can create a quick upgrade to your flip. Also, be sure to update your bathroom collection with clean, bright towels and bathmats. • Bring it to life. Consider strategically adding a fresh plant or vase of flowers to the different rooms throughout the home. The keyword to keep in mind is strategically. This does not mean adding a floor plant in every corner and putting a vase of flowers on every surface. Also, be careful to avoid flowers with heavy pollen, such as lilies, to discourage any allergic reactions among potential buyers. • Up the atmosphere. Adding lightly scented candles here and there and lighting them while showing the home will create a calmer atmosphere. Again, be careful to avoid heavy scents that encourage sneezing or instant headaches. Recommended scents include cinnamon, vanilla, pine, and citrus. • Play music. Have you ever taken the time to notice the differences in music choices among the stores you visit? A very low background hum of classical music will add a level of sophistication to your home, releasing extra endorphins within the bodies of your potential buyers, and providing them with a sense of wealth as they stroll through the beautifully arranged home.
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