Avoid harsh lighting in the bedrooms as well. Lamps strategically placed will give the bedrooms a peaceful, restful feel. The closet light should be bright, though. One last tip: Lightly painted rooms still need sufficient light, so the room doesn't appear drab. Flooring Plan Although you don't want home shoppers looking down on your home, they will be looking down at what is under their feet. Your home's value can be downgraded by the buyer if your floors are in bad shape. On the flip side, if your home's flooring is well done and in excellent condition, buyers will pay more for it. Maximizing your profit without compromising your investment dollars is certainly the goal, but if your flooring and carpeting are not in salable shape, you need to take inventory. There is no point in spending money unnecessarily if the improvements do not add significant value or help the home sell quicker, but you do have options that don't break the budget. Repairing and thorough cleaning of your floors are the least expensive way. The easiest way to take stock of your home's flooring is to examine all the floors. Move furniture out of the way and make notes regarding condition, stains, or blemishes. Write down what needs to be replaced, cleaned, repaired. Carpets can be steam cleaned to eliminate stains and odors. If the carpets are path-worn and dull, you can replace them easily with other kinds of flooring with a reasonable ROI, although
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