Thinking of SELLING YOUR HOME? Here are some helpful tips to preparing your home. AREAS TO CONSIDER FOR THE INTERIOR: * Light Sound Make sure there are no sounds of mechanical problems like banging pipes or faulty appliances. Music can be effective and create a pleasing atmosphere. Keep windows clean. Use adequate wattage in light bulbs. Open drapes and blinds and turn on lights prior to showing. Color Shades of white, off-white, and light pastels are safe choices. Limit bright colors to accents like fresh flowers, towels, pillows, etc. Avoid heavily patterned wallpaper. Smell The smell of cleanliness is important. Beyond actual cleaning lemon oil or lemon wax will create a sense of freshness. Place a dish of vanilla in a warm oven to create the aroma of freshly baked cookies. Smells to avoid include strong pet orders. tobacco, cooking, and oil or gas. The goal is to maximize the impact of the first showing or open house. Did you know that within the first 15 seconds, a buyer has developed an opinion of your house? This is why establishing the right first impression is critical to achieving a successful sale. Over the next few weeks, we will go deeper into each of these. Norman "Nick" Prevost 860.333.6330 nick@nkprevost.com COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Marc Delise 203.530.7534 marcusd78@aol.com Thinking of SELLING YOUR HOME ? Here are some helpful tips to preparing your home . AREAS TO CONSIDER FOR THE INTERIOR : * Light Sound Make sure there are no sounds of mechanical problems like banging pipes or faulty appliances . Music can be effective and create a pleasing atmosphere . Keep windows clean . Use adequate wattage in light bulbs . Open drapes and blinds and turn on lights prior to showing . Color Shades of white , off - white , and light pastels are safe choices . Limit bright colors to accents like fresh flowers , towels , pillows , etc. Avoid heavily patterned wallpaper . Smell The smell of cleanliness is important . Beyond actual cleaning lemon oil or lemon wax will create a sense of freshness . Place a dish of vanilla in a warm oven to create the aroma of freshly baked cookies . Smells to avoid include strong pet orders . tobacco , cooking , and oil or gas . The goal is to maximize the impact of the first showing or open house . Did you know that within the first 15 seconds , a buyer has developed an opinion of your house ? This is why establishing the right first impression is critical to achieving a successful sale . Over the next few weeks , we will go deeper into each of these . Norman " Nick " Prevost 860.333.6330 nick@nkprevost.com COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Marc Delise 203.530.7534 marcusd78@aol.com