on every surface.
Also, be smart! You want to be careful to avoid flowers with heavy pollen, such as lilies, to discourage any allergic reactions among potential buyers. Slow things down. 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 are 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.
HIRING A PROFESSIONAL VS. DOING IT YOURSELF
Time is perhaps the most common concern and most common limiting factor among homeowners during the home-selling process. To conserve as much time for yourself as possible, you will want to delegate as many tasks as you can so that you will be free to focus on other important aspects of your move. A professional home stager can be a real lifesaver. Staging experts have often acquired valuable experience that they can pass on to your home to increase its saleability. A staging professional or firm will create a theme in each room to complement the layout, bring in the furniture and home decor needed to complete those themes throughout the house, and give you tips to use when showing the house, such as what kind of fresh flowers to buy or scented candles to burn. You might also want to consider that a staging expert or firm 43
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