you work toward selling your home, it is imperative that the bathrooms are kept clean and odor-free. Potential buyers might forgive a less-than-stellar child’s room, but a questionable bathroom or kitchen could cost you a sale. Vent and/or deodorize cooking odors. Remember, scent is the most memorable of the five human senses. You don’t want prospective buyers to take away lasting memories of your trash or the sauerkraut or fish you had for lunch. On the other hand, the scent of freshly baked cookies has proved to be a favorite among home shoppers at open house events! Pets are wonderful, but home buyers want to see your home without them. Domestic animals are not unique features or selling points of homes; pet dander and odor aren’t going to provide a positive viewing experience. Some prospects might have allergies, others may not like animals, and for all, they are an unnecessary distraction. Minimize the presence of pets. Dog dishes, cat litter boxes, and beds need to be clean. Pets should be relegated to cages or backyards while showing your home. PET PEEVES
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With all the staging work complete, you are now ready to list and showcase your home. In the next section, you will learn how to price your home. A real estate professional is your best information source for how to sell your home
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