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STAGED TO SELL TIP: Declutter and clean your bathroom(s) to help sell your home. Make them spotless and stow away all the clutter that collects on counters through daily use, such as toothpaste, lotions, hair products and medications. Also remove toilet-related items like plungers, bowl cleaning brushes and extra toilet paper rolls. Sell your home with Weichert: https://bit.ly/2Z1L1e1

Home buyers who’ve realized that staycation mode is the new normal are looking for properties that make al fresco entertaining fun and easy. A backyard with a resort-like setting that includes an outdoor kitchen will set a property listing apart from others and increases a home’s resale value. Visit Weichert to see listings in your local area: https://bit.ly/35IMY3h

DONOR MATCH EVENT FEBRUARY 27 Jackie and Addi, the 5-year-old twin granddaughters of Arlene Gonnella, Weichert Realtors’ top producer and long-time veteran of our Short Hills office are in urgent need of a bone marrow or stem cell match and transplant. They were both recently diagnosed with JMML, a rare form of leukemia, and a match from YOU is their best chance for a cure. This drive, sponsored by BE THE MATCH, will expedite testing and is the fastest way to find a match for Jackie and Addi.

A separate laundry room tops the list of most-wanted home features and could get you $5,000 to $10,000 more on the sale of your home. Create an attractive, functional laundry room with storage space, a handy laundry sink and new energy-efficient appliances for a return on your investment of up to 157%. That’s a load of extra cash! Thinking of selling your home? https://bit.ly/3rVz3j2

New flooring is one of the most popular home renovation projects. Here’s a list of what’s trending for 2021: Engineered hardwood is durable if you have pets or kids. Terracotta tiles are a colorful, durable option for well-loved spaces like entryways, mudrooms, and even kitchens.... Floor framing can change the entire feel of your space by simply laying out your flooring in a different pattern or direction. Concrete is suitable for basement spaces that are being remodeled into home office or gym areas. Mid-toned woods are becoming popular as people shift away from lighter woods and towards a slightly darker finish. Learn more about Weichert: https://bit.ly/3q24xTx

This year has made many of us rethink how we use the space in our homes. With this in mind, we’re betting that we will see home buyers implementing creative design solutions to transform rarely-used dining rooms, living rooms and hallway nooks into much-needed work and fitness spaces. Connect with one of our Sales Associates in your local area: https://bit.ly/35IMY3h

Questioning whether this is the year to make that leap?

The entry foyer is the first point of a buyer’s experience when entering a home. It should emanate a warm, welcoming feeling while also being functional. Place a tray for keys on a console table, add a bench to sit on when tying shoelaces, and hang a mirror for a final glance as you walk out the door. For an entry that really impresses, tie the look together with a stunning chandelier and a colorful area rug underfoot. Connect with one of our Sales Associates in your local area: https://bit.ly/35IMY3h

Home buyers often comment that the lighting is what sold them on the home. The cost of adding effective lighting to your home is an easy and cost-effective way to increase the value of your home. Installing LED lighting reduces energy consumption between 25-80% and replacing outdated chandeliers can modernize your rooms. What a bright idea! Connect with a Sales Associate in your local area: https://bit.ly/3rVz3j2

Here’s to a bright New Year and a fond farewell to the old; here’s to the things that are yet to come, and to the memories that we hold.