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Staging Your Home For Showing









               This is extremely important, and you should consult your Realtor for guidance as he/she will be
               most familiar with the competition on the market. In order to make the best impression on a
               prospective Purchaser, keep your home clean, neat and clutter-free as well as in good repair at
               all times.


                   •   Even a slightly messy or dirty home will cause a prospective Purchaser to look for every
                       flaw
                   •   Clear all clutter from kitchen and bath counter tops
                   •   Raise the window shades, open the blinds, open the draperies and turn on the lights
                   •   Eliminate all tobacco odors by cleaning draperies and carpets as well as pet odors and
                       cooking odors but be wary of air fresheners and potpourri, better no odors at all
                   •   Always leave the house and take pets with you during a showing and be sure to clean up
                       litter boxes before you leave
                   •   Reduce street noise by closing the windows (not the draperies)
                   •   Empty and clean trash and water paper containers prior to leaving and place them out of
                       sight
                   •   Keep the garage door closed and the driveway empty, if you own a boat or RV this would
                       be a good opportunity to store it off site, showcase the house, not your vehicles
                   •   Wipe water and stains from kitchen and bath sinks, the tub and or shower and polish
                       metal to a shine
                   •   Be sure the beds are made
                   •   All closets need to be clean and organized. Including the pantry
                   •   Toss out newspapers
                   •   Ask your Realtor about furniture and additional staging suggestions to make your home
                       appear larger to prospective purchasers such as removing to storage any superfluous
                       items of furniture






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