INSIDE: Your Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties sales associate can recommend and arrange for a Professional Stager to help show your home in the best light. Statistics show that properties that are staged sell for 10-15% more than those that are not staged. Staged homes also sell faster and closer to the price you want. Here are some other helpful tips: Clear out closets and cupboards. Remove knickknacks from tables, countertops and bookshelves. Remove all unnecessary furniture to make your rooms seem more spacious. Brighten rooms with a fresh coat of paint. Choose neutral shades of white, off-white, beige or light pastels that will coordinate with most decors. Give your home an open, airy feel by opening the curtains and pulling up the blinds. Turn on as many lights as possible. Kitchens should be absolutely spotless. Pack up all excess kitchen items. Clean the appliances inside and out. Run a lemon through the garbage disposal for a fresh smell. Remove items from the refrigerator door. Bathrooms should be immaculate. Remove stains from bathroom fixtures, repair dripping faucets, and polish mirrors. Wash and fluff bathroom rugs, hang fresh towels. Scented candles and soaps add a nice fragrance to the air. As a final touch, play soft background music while people tour your home. Potential Buyers usually feel more comfortable when the owners are not present. Let the buyer’s or seller’s sales associate show the house. He or she knows the business and will present your property to its best advantage. Getting your home ready to show (continued)
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