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Staging For ShowingAs a homeowner, you can play an important role in the timely sale of your property. When you take the following steps, you will help your RE/MAX agent sell your home more quickly and at its best possible price. Make a Good First Impression - A well-manicured lawn, neatly trimmed shrubs and a clutter-free porch invite prospects. So does a clean, if not freshly painted, front door. If it's fall, rake the leaves. If it is snow-winter, shovel the walkway. The fewer obstacles between prospects and true appeal of your home, the better. Invest a Little Time for Future Dividends - Here is your chance to clean up in the living room, bathroom, and kitchen. If your woodwork is scuffed or its paint is fading, consider some minor redecoration. Fresh wallpaper adds charm and likely value to your property. Prospects would rather see how great your home really looks than hear how great it could probably look. Check Faucets and Light Bulbs - Dripping faucets raffle the nerves, discolor sinks and suggest faulty plumbing. Burned out bulbs leave prospects in the dark. Do not let minor problems detract from what your home is worth. Do Not Shut Out a Sale - If cabinet or closet doors stick, you can be sure they will also stick in a prospect's mind. Do not try to explain away sticky situations when you can easily plane them away. A little effort on your part can smooth the way toward a closing. Think Safety - Homeowners learn to live with all kinds of self-set booby traps: roller skates on the stairs, festooned extension cords, slippery throw rugs and low hanging overhead lights. Make your residence as non-perilous as possible for uninitiated visitors. Make Room for Space - Remember, potential buyers are looking for more than just comfortable living space. They are looking for storage room, too. Make sure your attic and basement are clean and obstacle-free. Consider Your Closets - The better organized a closet, the larger it appears. Now is the time to box up those unwanted clothes and personal belongings, and move them away. Make Your Bathrooms Sparkle - Clean bathrooms sell homes, so make them shine. Check and repair damaged or unsightly caulking around tubs and showers. For added allure, display your best towels, mats and shower curtains. Create Dream Bedrooms - Wake up prospects to cozy comfort of your bedrooms. For a spacious look, get rid of excess furniture. Colorful bedspreads and fresh curtains can be helpful. Open up in the Daytime - Let the sun shine in! Pull back your drapery so prospects can see how bright and cheery your home can be. Lighten up at Night - Turn on the excitement by leaving all your lights on - both inside and outside - when showing your home in the evening. Lights add color and warmth, and make prospects feel welcome. Avoid Crowd Scenes - Home viewers often feel like intruders when they enter a home filled with people. Rather than giving your house the attention it deserves, they are likely to hurry through. Keep your company present to a minimum, if not none. Watch Your Pets - Pets are great companions, but not when you are showing your home. They have a talent of getting underfoot. So, keep them outside, or at least out of the way. Think Volume - Rock-and-roll will never die. But it could kill a real estate transaction. When it is time to show your home, it is time to turn down the stereo or TV. Silence is Golden - Be friendly, but do not try to force conversation. Prospects want to view your home with minimum distraction. Do Not Apologize - No matter how humble your home appears, never apologize for its shortcomings. If a prospect volunteers a derogatory comment about its appearance, let your experienced RE/MAX agent handle the situation. Keep a Low Profile - Nobody knows your home as well as you do. But RE/MAX agents know buyers - what they need and what they want. Your RE/MAX agent will have an easier time articulating the virtues of your home if you stay in the background. Do Not Turn Your Home into a Re-Sell Store - When prospects come to view your home, do not distract them with offers to sell furnishings you no longer need. You may lose the entire sale after all. Defer to Experience - When prospects want to discuss price, terms, or other real estate matters, let them speak to an expert - your RE/MAX agent who can conclude your negotiation satisfactorily. Help Your Agent - Your RE/MAX agent will have an easier time selling your home if showings are scheduled through his or her office. You will appreciate the results! 
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