sells. While you might have enjoyed a unique paint scheme, buyers won’t be engaged enough to envision their own lifestyle in that hue. Painting your home with odd or “loud” colors can turn buyers off. They might not be able to imagine living in your home with those colors if they don’t suit their personal tastes and style. Depersonalize. Get rid of objects that reflect your own life. For instance, religious and political items may turn off groups of potential buyers, especially if they have different religious and political backgrounds. You want potential buyers to see themselves as the owners. Focus on Furniture. Less Is More! Staging is the art of creating a visibly inviting space. Like any homeowner, you’ll take your furniture with you when you move out of your home. Until then, your personal taste and style will be showcased while your home is on the market. Create space by keeping furniture to a minimum. Buyers are attracted to homes flooded with light and roominess. At the same time, they are repelled by homes filled with cramped and un- navigable spaces. Remove all unnecessary furniture from your living spaces and store it elsewhere while your home is on the market. Home shoppers want to walk through your home without obstacles. Space and storage are high on buyers’ lists, so every area of your home should feel spacious. All closets, pantries, and storage rooms must be organized and free from clutter. Remove the things that aren’t necessary for daily living and store keepsakes, photo albums, rarely used appliances, and so forth out of sight, preferably off the premises. This will create interest and showcase the home’s space and storage capacity. Strategic furniture placement is an easy way to highlight unique features of your home. A grouping of chairs in front of a fireplace,
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