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The Front Entry
Whether you have a 2 story foyer or a space just large enough for a coat rack and a tiny table, the entry must help create that first impression!
¨ Paint or wash the front door. It must be perfect!
¨ Study your entry hall and ask yourself what kind of impression it makes about your home.
¨ Dried flowers or a small plant can make a striking focal point on a hall table.
¨ Virtually any entry hall will benefit from a well-placed mirror.
¨ Buyers will look at your entry flooring carefully. Make sure the surface is spotless.
¨ Add an area rug to add appeal and protect the floor during showings.
¨ The entry coat closet is one of the first things inspected. Make it appear roomy. Hang a bag of cedar chips or some potpourri to give it a fresh scent. Remove anything you can live without for now.
Living Areas
Think of these areas as if they are showrooms. Make each area generate a positive response. Add touches that make each area look inviting.
¨ Start by improving the traffic flow.
¨ Remove excess furniture.
¨ Be sure that all doors open fully and easily.
¨ Sweep and clean the fireplace.
¨ Place a few logs on the grate to create an attractive appearance.
¨ Have a fire going for showings during the winter months... it creates a great atmosphere.
¨ Place something colorful on the mantel, but don't make it look like a country craft store.
¨ Draw attention to exposed beams or a cathedral ceiling with special lighting. Be sure to remove any cobwebs and dust.
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