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An effective way to achieve this is to paint all rooms in a
neutral color. A wide range of neutrals from soft grays to
warm beiges is available. Painting the interior gives newness
and freshness and can make the home appear more spacious.
Using the same color in visibly adjacent rooms gives the
house a seamless look and uninterrupted flow. Changing
your window coverings to match the walls can create an
illusion of more space. Dark or bold wall colors can dampen
interest in a home if used in large spaces; however, they can
be used effectively as accent colors.

FOCUS ON FURNITURE: LESS IS MORE!

In staging, minimization is a key to creating a visibly
inviting space so that the home shopper can envision or
imagine life in that space. Like any home owner, you’ll take
your furniture with you when you move out of your home.
Until then, your personal taste and style will likely be a
distraction to shoppers. Since you’ll have to move anyway,
why not clear out as many of your personal items as
possible early in the sales process, when it will have the
biggest influence on saleability? Buyers are attracted to
homes flooded with light and roominess. At the same time,
they are repelled by homes filled with cramped and
unnavigable spaces.

Remove all unnecessary furniture from your living spaces
and store it elsewhere while your home is on the market.
Home shoppers want to walk through your home without
obstacles. Space and storage are high on buyers lists, so
every area of your home should feel spacious. All closets,
pantries, and storage rooms must be organized and free
from clutter. Remove the things that aren’t necessary for
daily living and store keepsakes, photo albums, rarely used

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