good thing when selling a home.
THE MOST IMPORTANT ROOMS TO BE STAGED • Living room • Kitchen • Master bedroom • Bathroom • Dining room • Children’s bedroom • Guest bedroom OTHER CHEAP BATH AND KIT TH AND KITCHEN UPGR CHEN UPGRADES: • Buy a new toilet seat. • Refurbish worn-looking cabinets with a faux-paint project. • Replace an old, ugly bathroom sink with a pedestal variety. • Repair grout in tile backsplashes, floors, and tub surrounds. According to the National Association of Realtors®, “The majority of homeowners know how important it is to make a home bright, clutter-free, and clean while on the market.” However, according to Realtors® sometimes, going the extra mile and staging a home can significantly boost its market value, giving the seller more money in the end. According to Chris Polychron, who is a NAR past president and an executive broker, “Homeowners should try as much as possible to carry out thorough home management practices such as brightening the home, keeping it clean, and fixing any major aesthetic-related issues.” Another good idea is to stage a home to help potential buyers visualize themselves living in it, increasing the perceived value of the home by the buyer and the 34
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