Whether you believe in the ancient art of "feng shui"
or not, some of the suggestions that come with it are very helpful
for selling your home.
Exterior:
- Curb appeal is fundamental. Grass weeded and trimmed; flowers,
flowers, flowers.
- Driveway clean, mailbox straight, trash bins out of sight.
- Porch clean, round or oval pots of blooming flowers, weather
permitting.
- A fountain on or near the porch - water flowing toward
the house.
- Front path clean - flowers along the way.
- A new doormat, preferably black - semicircle or oval
is ideal.
- Front door should be immaculate, fresh coat of paint or
varnish ( if needed).
- Remove "No Solicitors," "Do Not Disturb"
signs - replace them with "Welcome."
- Address numbers visible from across the street.
- Doorbell that sounds gentle, not jarring; solid threshold;
shiny, firm doorknob.
- Front door lock and key that work easily.
Interior:
- Fresh flowers in entry and on dining table (good looking
silk flowers will do).
- Dying plants anywhere are not good Feng Shui.
- Remove all excess furniture - roomy and spacious
feeling is most important.
- Clutter is your worst enemy - rent a storage unit
for excess, if necessary.
- Fresh paint where needed is the seller’s best investment.
- 3-5 accessory items on kitchen and bathroom counters; all
else removed.
- Pay attention to artwork… neutral is best (no negative
or violent images).
- Position furniture to invite guests inward - nothing
blocking forward movement.
- Toilet lids down; pet dishes out of sight; cat boxes outside.
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