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Real-Estate Home Run

Designed to Sell : Episode HDTS-308 -- More Projects »
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The curb appeal of this house is missing a very important part of its anatomy--a clear and defined entryway. The driveway also needs repairs.
Ili and Craig Valine are ready to take a crack at selling their home in order to get more space out of a new one. The Designed to Sell team signs on to help them hit a real-estate home run.

Real estate expert Shannon Freeman takes the first swing, providing her candid assessment of this home's selling potential.

She immediately notes that the curb appeal could use work, mostly because of the shabby driveway and unclear entryway. Once inside, she is equally unimpressed, saying that most of the rooms suffer from awkward furniture placement and wasted square footage.

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The futon blocks the path and natural light from the window in this living room. The rest of the furniture is awkwardly placed, and the fireplace (photo at right) is barely noticeable.
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The fireplace is hidden behind the main sitting area in the living room. Drawing more attention to it will add more dollars to the selling price, according to real estate expert Shannon Freeman.
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The playroom is a prime example of squandered square footage. It also needs to be made more neutral to appeal to buyers that do not have children.
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Craig's small home office is tucked away in a back hallway. Moving it to a more prominent area of the house could give the bottom line a boost.
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