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Room Editing |
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All
items that you do not plan on using in
your new home should be given away, sold
or thrown out NOW before placing your
home on the market. |
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MOVE
EXCESS FURNITURE OUT If you have too
much furniture, move it to another ROOM
or to an outside storage unit. Using
only essential furniture makes the
house feel open and larger. |
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Clutter Elimination |
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Pack
up almost all accessories! Remember you
are selling the house, land and views,
NOT your furniture and accessories. |
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Pack
up all breakable, sentimental and
valuable items. |
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Making Scents |
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Do
not cook smelly foods during this time. |
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Open your windows to freshen
the air in your house; daily, if
possible. |
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Baking cookies, bread or cakes can be an
inviting fragrance. |
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Use
only mild scents. Vanilla or
eucalyptus fragrance is best.
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Lighting |
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Open
all drapes, curtains and blinds to bring
natural light in. Light makes a room
seem bright and cheery. |
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Clean all windows and screens. (Don’t
skip this chore. It makes a huge
difference). |
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Leave a few lights on at all times
during showings. (If you have a room
without windows or dark walls). |
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Home Showing Tips |
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Display only towels and bed coverings in
excellent condition. |
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Have
all wet towels and dirty clothing out of
view and smell. |
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Throw rugs and carpets should be in good
condition. |
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Beds
should always be made. |
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Using Flora and Greenery |
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A
simple flower arrangement can help a
visitor feel welcome. |
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Make
landscaping welcoming. |
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Clean! |
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CLEAN CLEAN AND CLEAN SOME MORE. This
includes getting rid of old magazines,
newspaper etc. |
