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Make curb appeal a top priority. When autumn rolls around and the trees start to lose their leaves, maintaining the exterior of your home becomes even more important. Bare trees equal a more exposed home, so touch up the paint, clean the gutters and spruce up the yard. Keep buyers' safety in mind as well by making sure stairs and walkways are free of snow, ice and leaves. Give house hunters a place to escape from the cold. Make your home feel cozy and inviting during showings by cranking up the heat. Infuse your home with wonderful baked aromas of homemade cookies - be sure to leave a plate with a few pretty holiday napkins as a welcome to buyers. When you encourage buyers to spend more time in your home, you also give them more time to admire its best features. Keep the weekends open for showings. Homes show better when it's bright out, but as the days get shorter, buyers may have less time to squeeze in daytime visits during the workweek. Be prepared to open your home to buyers over the weekend. Deck the halls, but don't go overboard. Homes often look their best during the holidays, but sellers should be careful not to overdo it on the decor. Adornments that are too large or too many can crowd your home and distract buyers. Avoid offending buyers by opting for general winter decorations rather than items with religious themes. Downsize on your tree (maybe a 4 foot instead of that grand 12 foot Fir) so that potential buyers can see the home through the holiday decor. Don't cover important elements such as fireplace mantels, stairs or stained glass windows. 4 6 7 5