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The Kitchen 

Pay close attention to your kitchen. This is the heart of the home and is at the top of the list for most buyers. It must be showroom ready all the time!

¨       Avoid clutter!

¨       Remove small appliances to maximize the appearance of workspace.

¨       Check the counter top around your sink. Remove any detergent or cleanser that may be cluttering the area.

¨       Sinks, cabinets, and counter tops should be clean and fresh.

¨       All appliances should be absolutely clean, bright, sparkling and shiny!

¨       Clean off the top of the refrigerator! If you must use that space for storage, use baskets and bowls to camouflage the items kept there.

¨       Set the scene with an open cookbook, a basket filled with fruit, a basket of silk flowers, or a ceramic mixing bowl.

¨       Create the aromas associated with happy homes!

¨       In the heat of summer, place a bowl of lemons or limes on the counter to provide a fresh and pleasant aroma.

¨       Clean and organize all storage space. If your cabinets, drawers, and closets are crowded and overflowing, buyers assume that your storage space is inadequate. Give away items you don't use, storing seldom used items elsewhere, and reorganize the shelves. Neat, organized shelves and drawers look larger and more adequate for prospective buyer's needs.

¨       Do the curtains need washing or the blinds need cleaning? Would the window area look better without any window treatment?

¨       If you have a counter top eating area, set two attractive place settings with coordinating napkins and placemats, and place cushions on the stools.

¨       Set the table for an informal meal with bright placemats and a generous bowl of fruit as a centerpiece.

The Dining Room 

¨       Set the scene by setting the table with an attractive place setting.

¨       Add fresh or silk flowers as a centerpiece.

¨       If your dining table has extra leaves, take one or two out.

¨       Consider placing your dining table against the wall.

¨       Remove any extra "company" chairs.

¨       Consider putting any oversized pieces in storage until your house is sold.

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