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Now a days sellers are more involved in the sale of the home than ever and Realtors are spending more of their commissions advertising, marketing and creating new ways of telling the world this home is for sale. This could be through the new technology being developed for Realtors today, such as television infomercials and videos. This could be by the Internet and passing on the information to millions by a click of a button. But either way, the market has changed and we must adapt.

Steps that a seller must do to sell his home:

1. Stage the home properly including the garage. The word staging is a new word that is being used today. Years ago the word staging was never heard of. It is simply preparing your home in the best shape with all clutter removed. So if you want to stage your garage, it means improving the looks of the home and removing the clutter, boxes and trash. Here is an article on staging your garage.

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Besides staging the garage, the home must be staged. Removing all personal mementos. It is is important a home not be filled with your mementos, so the buyers thinks of this home as your home, but a clean and beautiful home filled with the smells of fresh baked goods and hope that indeed this could be their home.

Years ago it was traditional to have pictures of the entire family sitting everywhere, but now it is more about homey curtains, nicely decorated rooms and candle lighting.

2. Curb appeal is imperative. With sometimes 40 homes for sale on the block, having beautiful curb appeal is important. It is not necessary to hire a professional gardener, but it is important to do many things to improve the looks of the home. Many things can be done for a few hundred dollars, such as potted plants around the sidewalks, white decorator rocks to accent with and hanging flower baskets by the front door.

Make sure you water plenty and keep everything green A few white trellis on the walls with some climbing roses or some purple lavender will accent color on your home. The yard needs to be mowed twice a week and the bushes trimmed. Common sense needs to be used and yes maybe going to the Internet and look at the latest trends in yard decor on a budget or the purchasing of a home gardener magazine.

Times have changed and it is not enough to have a beautiful home only, it is necessary to have your home be in the best shape including both front and back yards. It is a time when sellers are more involved

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