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Selling your home doesn′t just mean hiring a realtor to stick a sign out front. There are a lot of preparations you should make to ensure you get the best offer possible in the shortest time.

Repair. Just because you’ve gotten used to the cracks in the walls and the rattles in the radiators doesn’t mean a buyer will too. If you have hardwood floors that need refinishing, be sure to get it done—hardwood is a huge selling point. Buyers like to snoop around, so be sure to fix any sticky doors or drawers as well. Finally, don’t forget to address any issues with the exterior—fences, shingles, sidewalks, etc. After all, without curb appeal, some buyers may never get to see the inside.

Neutralize. You want buyers to see themselves in your home. If your living room has lime green shag, wood-paneled walls, and all your collectibles and personal photographs, this will be much harder for them to do. Try replacing any bold color choices in your floors and walls with something more neutral—beiges, tans, and whites. Repainting and reflooring will make everything look fresh and new, and help prospective buyers imagine all the possibilities.

Stage. Once your house is clean and updated, it’s time to play dress up. Home stagers can add small details and décor touches that will bring out the possibilities in the various spaces in your home: lamps, mirrors, throw rugs and pillows, flowers, decorative soaps and towels, patio furniture. Home staging can be particularly useful if your home is especially old or if the exterior looks dated. Think of it as a little mascara and rouge—if it’s done right, you notice the beauty, not the makeup.

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John Rizzi

A full time Real Estate veteran, expert in marketing, advertising and public relations with a background including major Hollywood studios, senior management in a high tech Professional Services team and principal at his own ad agency for more than a dozen years. John has developed a keen skill-set in negotiations as well as expert knowledge in how to market properties. His greatest strength is learning what a client wants and needs, finding it and closing the deal for that client. Cutting edge concepts provide his clients with the homes they want and a lifestyle they deserve. John's extensive knowledge of the Foothills and Greater San Gabriel Valley comes from a lifetime of experience. A native to Los Angeles and raised in Alhambra - "The Gateway to the San Gabriel Valley". He attended public schools in Alhambra and went on to attend Pasadena City College... later transferring to Cal State Long Beach where he received his Bachelors Degree.Currently, John has served as the Arcadia Association of REALTORS Marketing Committee Chairman, Internet Development Committee among others.

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