every single room, and pay attention to the details. When was the last time that you polished the wood or washed the windows? Don’t forget the ceiling fan blades. • Depersonalize. This might appear unnecessary on the surface, after all, the potential buyers knows the home is inhabited. But you have to help the buyers visualize themselves in the home. You don’t want them subconsciously thinking about how they will have to clear the house of all your belongings. That said, you don’t want the home to seem sterile. Put out a vase of fresh flowers, a bowl of lemons, or a basket of produce on the counter. • Fresh air. Make sure your home smells good. Chase away stale odors, and ban smoking from the premises! Light a citrus candle, bake some cookies or bread. Don’t let lingering odors from litter boxes, garbage cans, or moldy laundry run off your buyers! This will take some effort. But as they say, nothing ventured, nothing gained!
DIY HOME STAGING
Pinterest has become a great online resource for learning how to improve your living space through creative projects. If your furniture is in good shape, but you need to beautify and embellish your home a bit, here are some ideas: • Brighten it up. If your paint job is dull, dark, or depressing, consider choosing some sophisticated neutral paint to create a sophisticated backdrop and pull it all together. Paint rooms according to their purpose, such as soft neutrals such as mild yellows or creams that set off a
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