want to draw attention to decorative shelving, put a few pieces out for show. Seasonal dishes and accessories should also be stored. Please remove any pest control traps or poison from the pantry and closets. Appliances are not extra shelving or storage. Buyers will not want to find the microwave used as a bread box or the oven as cookware storage. • Bathrooms — Everything from the cabinets and drawers should be removed. Keep what you need or will use, and dispose of the rest. Store prescription medications out of sight and out of reach. Find a safe place for jewelry, keepsakes, and perfumes. Store hair products and styling tools in the cabinets. Make the bathroom look like it is rarely used. • Bedrooms — Focus on showcasing closet space. Clean out your closet, and remove off-season clothes. Adhere to the “if I haven’t worn it in a year, it goes” rule, and donate everything you don’t need. When it comes to clothing, we generally only wear 20% of the clothes we own 80% of the time. Consigning your gently worn clothes is always good idea. • Dining Areas — Clear off any flat surfaces, including the dining table, leaving only subtle décor, such as a vase of flowers. Keep the furniture dusted. • Living Areas — Gather stacks of books, magazines, remotes, toys and gaming gadgets, plus pillows and throws, to clear all flat surfaces. Pack away unnecessary items, and store reading material, games electronics in decorative bins. Fold and drape throws on chairs. • Office Space — Organization is the focus for office space. Overflowing shelves do not reflect useful space. Keep all
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