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curb appeal: Five Principles of Home Staging - 02/26/10 07:09 PM
Five Principles Of Home Staging
 
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Amie H. Chaney
 
Home staging is economical and a well-proven benefit to Realtors and home owners alike. Here are some basic staging principles every home seller can use.
 
Become a Seller, Not a Dweller
Homeowners must make the mental shift necessary to become Sellers, not Dwellers. It is only then sellers are able to realize they own a commodity to be sold and no longer their home.  The way we live in our homes is different than the way we sell our homes. With this mental shift in place, the … (0 comments)

curb appeal: 10 Home Buyer Turnoffs - 08/02/09 03:45 PM

1.  Dirt
Nothing turns off a prospective buyer quicker than a dirty house.  You must get your home in the absolute best condition it has ever been in.  Scrub and then scrub some more.
Old carpets should be replaced with new.  If the carpets are relatively new, then at least have them commercially shampooed.
Your home must be clean and free of all debris, including outdoors.
2.  Odors
Make sure your home smells fresh.  Remove all evidence of pets, including pet beds, cat litter boxes, water and food bowls.  Make sure pets aren't home during showings if you can.  Just … (0 comments)

curb appeal: Six Selling Myths Uncovered - 02/25/09 05:06 PM
 

Myth #1:  Once a potential buyer sees the inside of your home, curb appeal won't matter.
Truth:  If you do not have nice curb appeal, the buyers may never see the inside of your home.  Often, buyers and their agents do drive-bys before deciding whether a home is worth previewing.  Remember, there's no second chance at a first impression.  Always keep the lawn mowed, shrubs and trees trimmed, remove weeds and put toys and clutter away.
Myth #2:  Minor repairs can wait until later.
Truth:  Most buyers are looking for homes that are move-in ready.  If your home does … (0 comments)

curb appeal: Don't Forget Curb Appeal When Staging Your Home for Sale - 01/25/09 02:37 PM

When staging your home for sale, don't forget to stage the front of your home for curb appeal.  Remember, the first time a buyer is going to be introduced to your home is probably going to be a photograph on the Internet via a Multiple Listing Service or an agent's website.  Whether they decide they would like to preview your home in person is going to be based upon their first impression.  Remember, you never get a second chance at a first impression...
Likewise, even if the buyers' first impression is an actual visit, if your home and landscaping don't … (1 comments)

curb appeal: Selling Myths - 08/29/08 06:40 PM
Your home must be every buyer's dream home...        There is a point where improving your home doesn't pay off.  Don't get too carried away with repairs and replacements.  A REALTOR will show you competing properties on the market so you can make sound judgments on what improvements to make on your home.
 
Minor repairs can wait...        Most buyers are looking for homes that are move-in ready.  You would be very surprised at what most homes look like during broker caravan.  They look like model homes!  Do not mean to scare you, but it is true...  In … (0 comments)

 
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Sherry Lee Cox (Keller Williams Realty North County)

Paso Robles, CA

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