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houses people do not purchase
because they have pumpkin red or
orange walls, so you are always better off with general earth tones.”
The goal is to market your property to the largest audience. When
you work with an expert that can
provide the right guidance along
the way, such as a Realtor, you are
more likely to have success.
A qualified Realtor will be your
best guide for choosing upgrades.
“Realtors are the high-octane producers and experts who are doing
multiple transactions every year
or month,” said McClerry. “They
are the creme de la creme of the
industry.”
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Little things can make a big
difference to buyers
by Jamie Lober, Staff Writer
Before making any major
changes to your home, it is always
best to seek out an expert to find
what is appropriate and will serve
you best in the long run.
“You should consult with a Realtor, who is a person who subscribes
to a strict code of ethics,” said Joe
McClerry, CEO of the Kentucky
Association of Realtors. “One of
their ethical responsibilities is to do
what is best for their client.”
If you’re planning to sell your
home, you can do little things to
make it more desirable to buyers.
“Research shows that staging a
home will achieve a slightly higher
price, so you should do something
like plant some flowers in the front
yard,” said McClerry. “Make it
appealing when the person walks
in by having a well-decorated
centerpiece full of chocolate bars in
the kitchen on display.”
Staging, which is like decorating,
can be a huge asset when selling. “If
you are going to stage your kitchen,
you will remove the clutter,”
McClerry said. “It is nicer to see
clear, clean countertops than every
appliance known to man sitting
on top and your mail. The house
landscaping are
and prime.”
Remember, not everyone will
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for those who are
in the eye of the beholder,” McClerry said. “But a lot of times you
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shopping for a new home. The
kitchen and bathroom are often
named as the most important
rooms of the house.
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