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ones. The aim is to make sure each area of your home is
effectively lit.

Kitchens and bathrooms can make or break a sale. The
combination of ambient, natural, and pendant lighting can
bring out the best in your kitchen space. Mounting track
lighting underneath cabinets gives the counters an
opportunity to shine aesthetically as well as functionally. If
you have a hood over the stove, install clear bulbs for the
brightest light. Lighting in the bathroom should be intense
without being harsh. Soft lighting enhances any part of the
house you want to highlight.
Staging a home should cover every area of the house;
however, there are some specific places you need to ensure
are in their most excellent state: the entrance to your house,
the kitchen, the bathrooms, and all toilets. Most buyers put
more emphasis on these areas.

If you can afford to make changes and small improvements
in your home, you’ll be rewarded greatly for your efforts.

POINTS TO REMEMBER:

«Professionally staging your home is an effective
strategy if you want to sell it faster and for more money.

« De-cluttering and cleaning are important elements of
staging because they create the impression of more
space and help buyers envision themselves living in
the home.

« Repair or replace broken or unsightly fixtures and
features.

« Minimize furniture and use neutral colors for walls
and carpets.

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