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Lots of color can be added to the decor by using inexpensive and colorful accessories, such as, rugs, flowers, matching towels, curtains and so on. This works better than trying to add color with paint, carpet, tile or counter tops.
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Make sure the doorbell or door knocker works and is in working condition. Many buyers have commented on a non-working doorbell with something like, "I wonder what else in this house isn't working.". Their "problem-finding" radar switches to high beam immediately.
- You never want a buyer to pause and wonder if something is or can be a problem. Clutter tends to make buyers think defensively and wonder what all that stuff is hiding.
- As one experienced home decorator put it: making a home attractive to the buyers is one-third de-cluttering, one-third cleaning, and one-third prep work.
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When you use terms in your advertising like discounted, best offer, moving must sell, and so on all you do is attract price shoppers who make low offers. Your client will net more money if instead you show them how to make their home more attractive and highlight the home’s desirable features in your ads.
- If you are working with up scale properties, most sellers will interview agents not only on their selling skills but also your showcasing skills so you can walk through their home and list the problem areas and help them get the most for it.
Interesting websites for decorating and showcasing ideas:
www.interiordec.about.com
www.hgtv.com
www.getdecorating.com
www.homeandgardenmakeover.com
www.cozylighting.com
www.housekeepingchannel.com