By Carla L. Davis (Realtytimes.com)

"It's a very exciting time. Your agent has just lined up a prospective buyer. A deal can be made or broken, however, during the showing. How can you prepare your home to its best advantage?

"The National Association of Realtors suggests that your first course of action should be removing clutter. The reasoning behind this is simple. Clutter distracts the mind and it distracts the imagination. A potential buyer needs to be able to see themselves and their own style in your home.

"By banishing disorder and welcoming in neatness you can give your house an advantage over any competition who is lesser prepared."

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