paint: "Easy" Fixes Can Create Disasters - i.e. paint over wallpaper
- 04/11/08 01:41 PM
In our incredibly busy world today it is enticing to take the "easy way out" whenever one is available. So many of us are overstretched with regard to time, money and energy in our daily lives; add the stresses of selling a home on top of that and it can seem impossible to make the necessary changes/repairs/upgrades to get a home ready for market. Wallpaper can kill a potential sale (so can bold paint colors, but that's another blog :-). Everybody knows that but most homeowners don't want to admit it. After all, they bought the house with wallpaper. Or they put up the … (9 comments)
paint: General Paint Recommendations for Any Seller
- 04/05/08 09:39 AM
Often times my clients (real estate agents) have made upgrade/improvement suggestions to their sellers before I am scheduled to stage their home for sale. One of the most common suggestions is neutralize wall coverings/finishes - whether it is to remove wallpaper/borders and repaint or repaint over bold colors. Listed below is a something I put together at an agent's request that lists two types of Sherwin Williams Paint colors for the three different types of trim most commonly used in homes. Neutral Paint Suggestions for Home Staging/Selling The best way to select the perfect paint color when selling or decorating is to … (10 comments)
paint: Omaha Home Staging - When Neutral Paint Isn't Good Enough
- 04/05/08 05:46 AM
I co-host a radio show in Omaha, Nebraska on Saturday mornings called "The Real Estate Reality Hour". This morning's guest was Walt Slobotski, current President of the Metro Omaha Builder's Association, MOBA. Walt asked me an interesting question while we were on air; he was wondering what is the best color scheme with regard to interior paint in a home for sale. My approach to Home Staging is the same as marketing any product or commodity. Once consumer demand has been established, competition in the marketplace further dictates price and quality standards. Therefore a successful seller must know what their direct competition looks like … (2 comments)
In our incredibly busy world today it is enticing to take the "easy way out" whenever one is available. So many of us are overstretched with regard to time, money and energy in our daily lives; add the stresses of selling a home on top of that and it can seem impossible to make the necessary changes/repairs/upgrades to get a home ready for market.
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