The answer is obviously the latter. You want to build up your credibility as a serious seller and the buyer’s confidence in your home’s quality by putting in the extra effort? You can show off your pristine lifestyle and build up the buyer’s perception of your home by putting in extra effort. Winners in every category of life are ones who put out the most effort. Here are some tips to help get the ball rolling: ; ; Pretend that you’re getting your home ready for a magazine spread. Get rid of clutter, get rid of dirty or outdated furniture, and put away your personal belongings. Take down family photos, and put away laundry. Remove traces of kids and animals. ; ; Shelter the pets. This is important. Even if you’re the most meticulous pet owner in the world, advertising to potential buyers that you have birds in a cage, a free-roaming guinea pig, or a bedroom dedicated to a family of rare Siamese cats will turn people away. Pets can create odors that stick around, and since you’ll be working hard to make their odors disappear, you want to avoid calling any attention to your furry friends. You need to do more than just hide them from the photos, however; find somewhere to shelter themwhen buyers come for a showing. ; ; Accessorize your home. A few home accessories with colors that pop will go a long way. For example, bright sofa pillows or a healthy green plant, or a vase of colorful flowers strategically placed in each room. ; ; Light it up. Are your pictures too dark or washed out? Not enough natural light coming from the windows? Add some light fixtures or lamps to lighten things up. Bright LED lamps in the corners or off-camera can give the perfect boost to a dark room.
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