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Call it Operation Open House.

You're throwing open the doors to sell your home. Now how do you make sure the right people show up?

You already know the basics: The house is clean and well-maintained. You've cleared the counters and ditched the clutter. And you might have employed a bit of staging to set the mood.

But when it comes to making the event a success (read: pulling in the serious buyers), it pays to know a few tricks of the real estate trade. Here are eight top tips from the real estate pros.


 

 

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