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TIME TO TAKE THE STAGE

Will you be moving before your home sells? Consider leaving
behind or renting some furniture to stage your home.
Staging the whole house is not necessary, but consider adding
furniture pieces and a few decorations to key rooms, like the
SELLING living room, master bedroom, and dining room. If you have any

quirky areas in your home, staging can help define the space for
Buyers. Turn an awkward corner that may confuse a Buyer into a
reading nook or mini office space!

A nicely staged home is likely to sell faster than an empty, hollow
sounding one. It may seem counterintuitive, but empty rooms
often look small, so using properly proportioned furniture will
provide scale and allow Buyers to appreciate the square
footage.

THE HOME WARRANTY

A home warranty can be purchased by a Buyer or Seller to
cover many mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems as
well as some appliances. Many Sellers choose to purchase a
Home Warranty plan to:

• Cover repairs that may arise while the house is on the market
• Provide reassurance for Buyers – which could result in a
quicker sale
• Avoid disputes with the Buyer for repair and/or replacement
of covered items
Most home warranties are paid at the close of escrow for the
upcoming year. Plans can be renewed by the Buyer on an
annual basis moving forward.

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