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APPEALING TO THE SENSES TO SELL A HOME
If a homeowner really wants to sell his/her home there are some basic features that must be addressed and here is the second on the list:
#2 APPEAL TO THE SENSES
Homes that promote lots of natural light are more appealing - keep windows clean, consider replacing harsh fluorescent fixtures, use well placed mirrors to intensify light in a room, light paint colors should be used on walls, and open drapes and blinds and turn lights on prior to showings. Neutral colors are best used both outside and inside - white, beige and gray are popular exterior colors, while white, off-white and pastels are best used on the interior; if using wallpaper avoid bold and bright patterns, bright colors can be used as accents and introduced into a room with area rugs, pillows, towels, flowers, etc. A quiet and peaceful feel is usually part of the appeal of a home so take into account the sounds of a home - try to avoid sounds like barking dogs, vacuum cleaners, diswashers, lawn mowers, mechanical problems and banging pipes. Soft music is always a help in creating a pleasing atmosphere. Smells in a home can work for or against you - those smells that can work for you are newly ... more

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