Bob Posner

First impressions are so important when you put your home on the market for sale. With so many houses on the market I advise all my clients to make the most out of each and every showing. I recommend the following four basic guidelines to follow.

1)   Make the house shine. Everything must be spotless including the floors, walls, drapes and windows.

2)   Eliminate odors. Bad odors can kill a showing faster than anything else. Burn candles, bring in flowers and display any kind of fragrant materials.

3)   Remove clutter. My general rule is remove clutter until it hurts and than remove some more. Remove knickknacks, excess furniture and only keep out the essential furnishings and focus the attention on the best features of the room.

4)   It is OK to use color.  Fresh paint makes a huge difference.  Have fresh flowers especially in the warm weather months. Upgrade the landscaping to improve the curb appeal.

By following these steeps sellers can do a lot to maximize their market opportunities and increase the perceived value in the minds of perspective buyers.

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