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I’ve Got to Get Out of the House… (Perspectives on Real Estate and More From a Home Staging Pro)
I’ve Got to Get Out of the House…  (Perspectives on Real Estate and More From a Home Staging Pro)
 
        It happens every time.  When a Seller or Agent invites me to look at their house or listing, I start by looking at every inch of the house.  Even if the Seller is only interested in Staging one area, I will look at everything because my fresh eyes may notice something that the Seller and/or Agent missed.  After I’ve looked over the entire house, my first thought is that I’ve got to get out of the house and take a look outside.
 
        I’ll start with the front of the house.  Everyone knows about curb appeal, right?  Are the trees and bushes cut back?  Are there bare spots in the lawn or is the grass brown?  Is there any color to brighten things up?  Flower beds need weeding?  What does the paint on the house look like?  Is any of the paint chipped or is there any mold growing?  What color is the front door? (Forrest Green and Red are favorites of Buyers.)  Are the windows clean?  I could go on and on.  Buyers have been known to drive ... more

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