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Selling a Home - Showing Off

Curb appeal is key. Make sure your lawn or garden are well-maintained.

Unclutter. Houses look smaller with a lot of stuff in them. People can't envision themselves living in a place that's full of you.

 It shouldn't look empty, unless you need to move out early. It should look clean and neutral but lived-in. It should have the potential to look the way the buyer will want it to look after the sale. Some people are looking for a new home because they've outgrown their old one; let them see the space in yours.

Show off your house's best features. If there's a view, clear a straight path to the window. Empty out half of each closet so people can see the space. Give away or throw out old, broken, or excess items; you're probably going to get rid of a lot of them when you move, anyway.

The smell of baked goods says home and comfort to many people. Don't mix up a batch and mess up your kitchen right before a showing. Buy slice-and-bake refrigerated dough from the grocery store. The smell of coffee brewing is welcoming to a lot of people, and a cup may help them pay attention and remember your house. Food is always welcome, especially when buyers are giving up their lunch break to look at houses in a hurry.

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