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• Opt for neutral paint and carpets but add splashes of color with area rugs, napkins, flowers, pillows, curtains, drapes and towels.


• Make the fireplace a focal point – polish your fireplace tools and arrange logs in the fireplace. On cold days, light a welcoming fire.


• Selling a vacant house? Consider renting a few pieces of furniture to create a cozy atmosphere.


• Just before showing your house, turn on all the lights – including closet and oven lights, and those over the stove and kitchen counters. This makes the house look bigger and brighter.


• Place a small rug in front of doors leading outside so visitors can wipe their feet, particularly if it is raining or snowing.


• To give your house an inviting aroma, pour a small amount of vanilla extract on a cookie sheet and place in a warm, NOT HOT, oven.