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Cosmetic Improvements >Brighter is Better

Sometimes a real estate agent will walk into a home that is basically attractive, yet communicates the feeling that something is lacking. Then the agent notices that all of the drapes are closed, interior lights are off and there is a lot of overgrown shrubbery blocking the sunlight that might otherwise pour through the windows.

A dark house is not as appealing to most buyers as one that is flooded with light. As a part of your preparations to market your home, try to maximize the light in your home. Make sure that all the windows are clean and the drapes are open when the house is being shown. A fresh coat of light paint can do a lot to brighten up the interior. If your house has very dark paneling, and you do not wish to repaint the walls, you may want to consider adding additional lamps. Your real estate agent may be able to provide other simple and cost-effective ideas about how to maximize your home's appeal.

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Howard Whatley
RE/MAX Southern Homes
5237 Highway 280 East
Birmingham, AL 35242
205.981.1918
205.527.9318
205.313.8500
Fax: 205.313.8501
Email: Howard@HowardWhatley.com
Howard and Kelley Whatley are a successful husband and wife team demonstrating honesty and integrity with a genuine interest in people. Howard and Kelley always make your dreams their goal. When you are buying and/or selling property in today's real estate market, it's important to have confidence in your real estate professional. Howard has carefully selected a team of real estate professionals to help you quickly and effectively sell your house for the highest price in the shortest amount of time and/or locate the home that is perfect for you. From the preparation of your house for marketing as a seller, to the home search as a buyer, to the loan process and closing, Howard and Kelley Whatley and The Whatley Group will use their expertise and proven home-marketing system to provide focused, dependable, and caring results.

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