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not say much is a new agent. Perhaps he/she is the most experienced. The agent knows what
they are doing. What you can do is: Access. Your doors and locks need to open and close smoothly. One key should fit all locks. Keep slider door type security measures to a minimum. Lighting. Turn on the lights. Open the drapes. Lamps cast a softer brightness but use ceiling fixtures if necessary. Always leave on those lights with hard to find switches. Temperature. No cold houses please. In the winter buyers, may have a chill and your warm home will say "welcome home". Cool in the summer, warm in the winter. Aromas. Air out your home. Some cooking odors can be offensive. Some aromas been found to help sell homes...baked apples, fresh bread. Fresh fragrant flowers are a nice touch. Closets. The emptier and neater the better. If you are a world class collector start packing now. There is no such thing as too much storage. Closet doors nearly closed, lights on. |
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The pets. One thing is for sure, your pets will never help sell your
home. So what do you do with your dog when you are away? The best you can. Remove all
animals whenever possible when the home is being shown. Many owners put the dog in the
garage. That is a mistake. Men usually pay more attention to the garage than the master
bedroom. Noise. Some studies say music helps, I personally think even soft music can be distracting. It is suggested to never have the TV on. Clean. Too clean are words not in a buyer’s vocabulary. I’d say the most common missed items in a careful seller’s home are window and door frames. I had a savvy seller who suggested an outdoor summer party to coincide with the showing of a riverfront home. The prospect bought the home. |
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