Page 7 - Laurie Quatrella Seller's Guide 2023

Staging for Sale: Interior

• Perk up rooms with fresh paint. A modest investment in time & money can possibly add dollars to
your final selling price. Sometimes just a touch-up will do. Choose light, neutral colors for greatest
appeal.
• Clean up clutter for appearance & safety’s sake. Pay special attention to stairways, halls and
children’s rooms.
• Go on a kitchen campaign and keep it especially clean. The sink should always be clean & free of
dirty dishes. Countertops appear more spacious when clean and uncluttered. Do the counters have
stains from a hot pot or is it chipped? Does it need replacing? If so, is it worth your while to do it
before the house goes on the market?
• Freshly mopped floors and baseboards can help “show off” your kitchen area. Does your kitchen
floor show a lot of worn areas? Will professional cleaning bring back the shine? Buyers are looking
for more maintenance free homes and generally pay a higher price for those that are “move-in”
condition.

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• Eliminate odors by preventing them in the first place. Try to avoid cooking with cabbage, onions and
garlic. Freshen the entire kitchen by sending a lemon through the garbage disposal. Sweeten the
refrigerator with a box of baking soda. UE TEA
• Make bathrooms sparkle by cleaning tile & porcelain. Commercial cleaners or vinegar will remove
unsightly hard water stains. Replace any loose caulking or grout. While you’re at it, fix any
• dripping faucets.
• Pantries & closets should be organized to make them appear larger. It may be to your benefit to RBL
clean, pack & store unneeded items, such as seasonal clothing. This will give a neat, uncluttered look.
• If your kitchen cabinets are wood grain, would a coat of polish help bring out the shine, or do they
need refinishing? NDE
• Are all of your appliances in good working order - is the oven clean? Is the refrigerator cluttered with
notes, pictures and schoolwork? A
• Wash all windows. Keep curtains and drapes crisp and clean. Vacuum blinds and wash window sills.
• If there are any light fixtures that you would like to take with you, you may want to replace them
before marketing your home. THE V

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