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Simple, inexpensive staging strategies can employ several simple and inexpensive staging strategies to entice buyers to make offers on their homes.

• Take care of the yard. You only get one chance to make a first impression, and the first thing buyers will see when they pull up outside your house is the exterior of your home.

Landscaping is important, and a well-maintained yard suggests to buyers that owners have taken pride in their homes, and that may extend inside the home. Make sure the grass is freshly cut, shrubs and trees have been trimmed, bald spots in the lawn have been addressed, and exterior living spaces have been cleaned and cleared of clutter.

Staging a home sounds com-

plicated. But there are various simple and inexpensive ways to make a home more attractive to prospective buyers.

• Clear out the clutter, especially in bathrooms and closets.

Clear out the clutter in each room in the house before hosting an open house. Note that it’s not just bedrooms and living rooms that should be made to look open, spacious and clutter-free. A luxurious, hotelquality bathroom that’s open and airy can impress buyers, as can organized closets that are not jam packed with clothing, shoes and other wardrobe items that have a tendency to take over closets the longer someone lives in a home.

• Let the sun shine in. A home that’s bright and airy tends to

appear more spacious and livable than one in which the windows and blinds are closed.

Before hosting an open house, open the blinds and crack some windows if the weather permits.

• Start right inside the front door. A welcoming, clutterfree foyer or primary entryway makes a strong first impression, immediately giving buyers an idea of what it will be like to welcome their own friends and family into a home should they buy it. If you hang your coats on a coat rack in a foyer or entryway that does not have a closet, remove the coat rack before hosting an open house.

Coat racks can make the space feel cramped. If there’s room, place a small table and bench just inside the door.

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Staging has long been part of selling a home, and for good reason. When selling a home, it makes sense for sellers to make their homes as appealing as possible, even if a recent study indicates that staging may not compel buyers to offer more money.

Researchers at Old Dominion University and Johns Hopkins University found that staging did not have a significant effect on the actual revealed market value of a property. However, homeowners should not interpret that as a reason to skip staging.

In fact, the study’s authors note that staging gave buyers more favorable impressions of a property, which might accelerate the selling process.

Staging a home need not be difficult. In fact, homeowners

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Selling a home can be stressful.

Despite this, 5.51 million existing U.S. homes were sold in 2017, according to data from the National Association of REALTORS®. In many cases, homeowners choose to work with real estate agents to facilitate the process of listing, showing and selling their homes.

Real estate agents are valuable assets. Agents have neighborhood knowledge, are educated in pricing trends, can filter phone calls or emails from buyers who aren’t serious, and can organize all of the people necessary for a closing. Real estate agents provide many services that the average person may not have the time nor the experience to handle.

When selecting an agent to sell a home, homeowners may

not understand that the terms real estate agent and REALTOR® are not interchangeable.

Although both must be licensed to sell real estate, the main difference between a real estate agent and a REALTOR® is the latter is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®. NAR ensures that members subscribe to a certain code of ethics.

There are many qualified agents, but an agent cannot do his or her job well without some help on the part of the homeowner. These tips can make the process of selling a home go smoothly.

• Price the home correctly.

Homeowners should trust the agent’s ability to price a home for the market. Everyone wants to get the most money

possible, but listing the home for more than it’s worth may cause it to sit unnecessarily for several weeks or months, which could raise red flags among potential buyers.

• Market the home. A real estate agent will list the home via a multiple listing service (MLS) on a private website, in newspapers, and wherever else he or she feels is pertinent.

Homeowners can share the listing via social media and word of mouth to help increase the chances of selling the home.

• Be available. Limiting the time an agent can show the house to potential buyers is in no one’s best interest. Sellers should be ready and willing to open their homes, which is the best way

to make a sale. An agent may suggest a lock box so the home can be shown when homeowners are not on the property.

• Make suggested renovations.

Agents know which features can make or break a sale. Homeowners should be amenable to certain suggestions, such as neutral paint colors, removing personal effects and clearing clutter.

• Give recommendations. Real estate is a commission-based industry. Agents often tirelessly put in hours and only reap rewards if the house is sold. A homeowner who was satisfied with an agent can then recommend that person to friends or family.

By working with real estate professionals, homeowners can sell their homes quickly.

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Charming 1850’s 3BR/2BA cape on 1.7 acres across from Barber Pond in Pownal. Amazing Kitchen, Living room, family room, hot tub, stream, garden shed, barn/garage, shed.

Three story commercial investment property on +/- .42 acres.

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Gorgeous Views from this property at Fox Hill on the West End of Bennington. Lovely 3BR/2BA, open floor plan, chef’s kitchen, central air & new total air system, 2 car garage, .74 acres.

$339,900 Listing Agent: Kelley McCarthy

One Level Living... 3BR/2BA home freshly painted throughout.

Large living room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen. The basement is ready to be finished. Two car attached garage.

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$249,999 Listing Agent: Suzy Yucht W NE

Multi family home located in a nice neighborhood.

Newly painted 2nd Floor 2BR unit, 1st Floor 1BR unit w/ office & enclosed porch.

$239,000

Listing Agent: Timothy Corcoran II

Custom owner built 4BR/3BA light filled contemporary home.

Hard wood floors, cathedral ceilings, terrific master suite. It’s got it all and priced to sell!

$495,000

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Do not let this 2,100+ sq. ft. farm house pass you by!

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This efficient, two bedroom, two bath condo unit is walking distance from Bennington shops, restaurants, and events! First floor flat, no stairs!

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