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“over” accessorize. One item is usually all you need.
Get rid of extra furniture and create more space. If a piece of furniture impedes your motion through or a
room or makes it feel cramped, you need to put it in storage.
Take advantage of high ceilings. Draw attention to them with fancy light fixtures.
Clear out your fireplace. Keep it neat and well swept. If you are selling your home in the winter or fall months,
go ahead and start a fire. The aroma is irresistible.
Remove all artificial floral arrangements. If you do have live plants make sure all dead leaves are trimmed
and they look healthy. No more than one or two live plants in a room.
The Dining Room
Remove unnecessary furniture to create extra space. If you use extra chairs for your guests, put them in
storage. If your table has extra leaves, remove a few of them. It’s better to have a smaller table than one
that crowds the space. It makes the rest of the room look bigger.
Get out your finest flatware, plates, and glasses. Use fresh flowers or a pretty bowl of green apples as an
attractive centerpiece. Know when too much is too much. A lot of people mistakenly put too much effort
into their dining room while neglecting the rest of the house.
The Kitchen
Your kitchen is another high-priority room. Many families spend a lot of time in the kitchen. It is a room
associated with holiday traditions and get-togethers. Everything in your kitchen should work perfectly.
Buyers are going to pay a lot more attention to this room than anything else.
One of the biggest selling points of any kitchen is its space. If prospective buyers see a lot of unnecessary
kitchen tools, they might get the idea that your kitchen isn’t spacious enough. Do a sweep and put
everything you don’t use all the time into storage.
Everything should be immaculate and shiny. This is especially important for appliances.
Polish your wooden cabinets.
Clear everything from the top and front of your refrigerator. Try not to use this as a storage space or display
area.
Don’t go overboard on your kitchen table setting. Keep it casual with a bowl of strawberries or apples as a
centerpiece.
Speaking of food, throw a loaf of bread into the oven or bake an apple pie. Use powerful smells to remind
your buyers of the holidays and happy times.
If it’s too hot outside for the aromas of fall and winter, consider placing fresh citrus fruits on your countertop.
Get rid of any small appliances that could make your kitchen appear less spacious. Little things matter.
Clear away your dishwashing liquid and other utensils before every showing. Remove clutter from your
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