home staging: Keeping your home "Hot" year round - 10/12/11 07:26 AM
Buyers look for homes year-round.  But since you may not be able to depend on spectacular landscaping to attract byers to your home, marketing your home during the winter months may require that you highlight its other features.
Turn on all your exterior lights and open the curtains during the day to make the most of the light.  Make sure the inside temperature is comfortable, but not too warm.  Bake some cookies or fill your house with an inviting scent like cinnamon, vanilla or evergreen.  Keep walkways and driveways clear.
Include photos of your home’s exterior in other seasons on all … (2 comments)

home staging: Updating Your Kitchen - 11/28/09 04:18 AM
According to the National Association of Realtors, the kitchen is the single most important room for most prospective home buyers. If you don't have the funds to do a complete kitchen overhaul, don't despair. For just $1,000 you can make some significant changes that will have home buyers doing a double-take, such as:
Re-facing or refinishing your cabinets. Re-facing involves replacing your cabinet doors but leaving the actual cabinets (boxes) intact. Depending on the size of your kitchen you can get it done for about $1,000 professionally or if you're willing to undertake a little work you can do it for … (1 comments)

home staging: Setting the Stage - 10/30/09 11:16 AM
When selling your home, the best thing you can do is stage it for prospective buyers.  Staging is simply preparing your home in a way that creates buyer interest, and it can make a dramatic difference in the selling price and the speed of sale.  Try these quick staging tips:
•·         Make the exterior of our home welcoming by staining or painting your front door and cleaning the windows inside and out so they sparkle.
•·         Remove stored items from your garage to make it look spacious and organized.
•·         Make sure your home is infused with light.  Take advantage of … (3 comments)

home staging: Lighter, Brighter Rooms - 09/21/09 04:39 AM
Choosing the right lighting fixtures can enhance the beauty of your home, but there are other ways to brighten rooms and make the most of interior light.
For example:
  • Glossy surfaces tend to reflect light, while matte surfaces absorb light. Replace dark furniture and carpeting with lighter versions that will reflect more light. For a less expensive solution, opt for pale slipcovers and area rugs. Selecting white or neutral shades of paint in a glossy finish for your walls and ceilings will also make your rooms brighter
  • Adding mirrors to your home décor also adds light, especially … (4 comments)