Brighten it up. Do you have a sad paint color in any or all rooms? Is the house monochromatic? Consider re-painting rooms according to their purpose, such as using soft neutrals like mild yellows or creams that set off a glow when the sun shines in the dining room. Choose a complementary color, such as a calming sage green or a deep red, against taupe walls to add an accent wall in the living room. Whatever you do, make the home welcoming. New clothes. What would happen if you wore the same shirt without washing it every day for a week? It’s time to re-dress the windows and sofas. Updating the window coverings to complement the paint color and re-covering or purchasing new accent sofa pillows that pop can quickly upgrade your home. Also, update your bathroom collection with clean and bright towels and bathmats. Please bring it to life. I would like you to consider strategically adding a fresh plant or vase of flowers to the different rooms throughout the home. The keyword to keep in mind is strategic. This does not mean adding a floor plant in every corner and putting a vase of flowers on every surface. Also, be smart! To discourage allergic reactions among potential buyers, you want to avoid flowers with heavy pollen, such as lilies. Could you slow things down, please? Adding lightly-scented candles here and there and lighting them while showing the home will create a calmer atmosphere. Again, avoid heavy scents that encourage sneezing or instant headaches. Recommended scents are cinnamon, vanilla, pine, and citrus. Play music. Have you ever noticed the differences in music choices among the stores you visit? A very low background hum of classical music will add a level of sophistication to your home, releasing extra endorphins within the bodies of your potential
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