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Nine Ways to Make Your Home More Appealing to Buyers

Model homes and homes in design magazines always feature a dining room table that's set, but few homeowners with homes for sale set the formal dining room table. Setting the table makes the room inviting and helps buyers imagine themselves in it.

Model homes and homes in design magazines always feature a dining room table that’s set, but few homeowners with homes for sale set the formal dining room table. Setting the table makes the room inviting and helps buyers imagine themselves in it.  (Michael Tercha/Chicago Tribune)

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When you’re ready to sell your house, it pays to assess your home and make improvements before the for-sale sign goes in the yard. By doing so, you’ll help buyers see the beauty of your home -- and that helps put the sold sign up faster. Especially in today’s tough market for home sellers, attention to details and a willingness to go the extra mile can make all the difference.

Here is a list of tips to make your home stand out from the rest.

Kathryn Weber | Tribune Media Services

Empty closets by half

When buyers look at your closets, less definitely is more. Reducing your belongings by at least half will allow buyers to actually see storage instead of stuff. Rent a storage unit if that’s what it takes, but reduce by 50 percent.  (David Pierini/Chicago Tribune)

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