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with BUYERS - first impressions are EVERYTHING! I will never sell you services you don’t need! As your dedicated agent, you can depend on me for unparalleled service. I will never sell you ancillary services that are unnecessary. In addition, our firm only refers contractors based on merit and favorable reviews. Never because we earn a fee doing so. Set the Stage for a Successful Sale! You only have one chance to make a positive first impression. And without a doubt, staged homes sell faster and for more money! Appeal to more buyers by preparing your home for sale. DRESSED FOR SUCCESS1 14 day3 s You can be confident knowing I enlist the professional services of others who are entrusted by our firm to provide you with the best service at the best price. I’m committed to helping you get your house ready for sale quickly and inexpensively. The Real Estate Staging Association studied 63 unstaged homes in 2013 that spent an average of 143 days on the market with no offers. 4 day0 s For more details about service vendors my firm recommends, just ask me! I’ll gladly provide information for: After staging, those same homes were relisted and generated first offers in an average of 40 days. Carpenters Electricians Home Warranty Companies 2 day3 s HVAC Technicians Landscapers Painters Plumbers Stagers and more! In a separate study, RESA looked at 481 homes that were staged before hitting the market. They garnered an offer in an average of 23 days. 1 REALTOR® Magazine, Jan./Feb. 2015 Issue Here are some simple things you can do: • Get rid of clutter to draw more attention to the features of your home rather than your personal belongings. • Remove or reduce the amount of personal pictures and keepsakes. • Add a fresh coat of paint – be sure to keep the color scheme neutral. • Lighten and brighten your home – make sure all lighting fixtures are working properly and let natural light in whenever possible. • Organize closets and storage areas to make them look more spacious. • Decorate with living and natural items like plants, flowers and fruits. • Spic and span all rooms. • Trim your bushes, rake your leaves and shovel a path when showing your home during the winter months. • Conceal the presence of pets. If you’d like more suggestions for staging your home, please ask me. Remember, the goal is to always be ready to show!