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Organize Your Move

If you are planning to put your house on the market, here are some "worth-the-price fix-ups" which are sure to yield you a higher sales price.

If you are putting your house on the market, one thing you should consider is “Smart Staging.” 

You’d be amazed at how much this will benefit your sale price!

Now is not the time for pricey decorators and designers. Save their expertise for your new home. 

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The goal now is to de-personalize and de-clutter your home, making it more attractive to a wide range of prospective buyers. Rearranging furniture, bringing in new accessories and 
furnishings to enhance rooms, and incorporating artwork are just a few ways to help achieve your goal of connecting to today’s generation of buyers.

While not spending a fortune, according to HomeGain’s recent Home Improvement and Staging Survey, here are a few more “worth-the-price fix-ups” you should consider:

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  • Brighten your home by cleaning all windows (inside and out), replace old curtains, update light fixtures and remove anything that blocks light from the windows.
  • Curb appeal is extremely important. Freshen-up landscape, trim shrubbery, plant fresh flowers, etc.
  • Make sure all plumbing is in good working condition.
  • Replace, remove or professionally clean dirty carpets.

If you follow these tips, ‘cost’ versus ‘return’ will surely be in your favor.

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