If you list with a brokerage, your agent will advise you on how to make your home look its best, outdoors and in—and may even help you enlist the assistance a staging professional to “do” your interior in a way appealing to today’s buyers. Without a pro’s input, just be sure to keep your house tidy. If you’re slack about curb appeal, house-hunters will drive on by. Inside, conditions you’ve become accustomed to—smudged windows, everyday clutter, family photos—could be a distraction or even a total turnoff. Bottom line: You can impress if your place is a mess, so commit to a spotless appearance, from the front lawn, through every room, and all the way to the back fence.
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