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We talked to Nina Schwinghammer (www.thatcanbearranged.com), a residential interior decorator based in South Florida, who often consults with homeowners on how to prepare for open houses. Here are her top 5 tips for decorating your home:
1.Displaying universally appealing collections can be an attractive decorating technique. Group like objects together in one area and steer clear of overly ethnic and religious artifacts, which may not appeal to all buyers.
2.Home buyers love lots of closet space, so make the most of your closets. Remove two-thirds of your clothes and store them somewhere else.
3.Paring down furniture, especially in smaller rooms, will make the rooms appear bigger. When in doubt, less is more.
4.Remove or fix anything horribly outdated or worn, as in dirty carpeting, loose tile, etc.
5.Don't overlook curb appeal. First impressions are critical.
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4. The home's price
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