| If you're in the market to sell, you've probably been | | | | Replace caulking and bleach the grout. You'll be |
| told that staging your home is vital, especially when | | | | amazed at the difference it makes. |
| the real estate market is a bit laggy. You can hire a | | | | 3. Use fruit instead of flowers. For kitchens and dining |
| professional stager who will do everything up to and | | | | rooms, use bowls of fresh, appealing and colorful fruit |
| including renting rooms of furniture that fit your | | | | instead of cut flowers. Added bonus - very few |
| home's style. But there are some tips and tricks you | | | | people will start sniffling and sneezing in the presence |
| can use that will cost you little to no money at all. | | | | of a bowl of fruit. |
| | | | 4. Improve the view. Take down fussy window |
| 1. Make your entrance welcome and inviting. The first | | | | treatments and replace them with simple valances |
| thing your prospective buyers will see is the front of | | | | and side panels that let the windows show and the |
| your house, so make it as attractive and welcoming | | | | light in. Needless to say, the windows MUST be |
| as possible. All paint and trim should be spotless. If | | | | sparkling. |
| you have a front porch or stoop, a basket of | | | | 5. Play music. Choose something instrumental and |
| flowers off to the side can add a warm touch. | | | | non-intrusive, and play it softly in the background. |
| 2. Redefine the lines. The lines between tiles, that is. | | | | |