exhausted your other options. Just because you lower the number doesn’t mean it’s in your best interest to do so. Instead, with the help of a good real estate agent, focus on getting your buyers to see the value of your home, and you’ll be more likely to sell your house for your asking price, or even higher. TIPS FOR STAGING A WALKTHROUGH When real estate agents are showing your house, be sure that you’re not lingering around, as it can make potential buyers feel awkward, as if they’re “invading” your space, and it will prevent them from asking their own agent necessary questions. Also, eliminate potential distractions during a walkthrough, such as removing your pets and their messes—an unwelcome distraction that can negatively affect the process. Leave your house well-lit, as dark and dimly lit houses are harder to showcase on a walkthrough. Energy-efficient bulbs need time to warm up before they are at their brightest, so staging professionals typically recommend that agents arrive early (about 10 minutes) to a showing to turn on any light fixtures with CFL bulbs.
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