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Easy Staging guidelines for Success--Sell your home fast--

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Real Estate Agent

A staged home look better than competing homes for sale in your local market. This allow you to sell it faster and at a fair price.

As a Realtor and an ASP ( Accredited Staging Professional) I'd like to seat and explain my clients easy tips to prepare the house and succeed. There are some advantages with Staging, one is being recognized by other realtors - they will show your home more than other homes not staged- staged homes are recognized by Buyers too. Staged homes will look better, brighter and with more curb appeal.

When listing a house I do a free Staging consultation. A list is given in order to stage the property and win. Here is a basic list of staging strategies:

.Clear all coffee tables and end tables just display 2 or 3 small items

. Remove al ashtrays.

.Clear kitchen counters specially too many appliances to create more space. Store them out of sight.

.Remove all magnets, pictures, children's drawings from the refrigerator front.

 .Move pet dishes- they interfere with prospective buyers walking around the house

.Store extra books and magazines

.Keep closet doors closed at all the times

.Keep playing soft music during showings

 .Big empty backyard? Just set up a table and 4 chairs with plates and glasses.A little BBQ can do the trick too- Add music- A prospective buyer can imagine throwing a big party here!

.Invest in a new bedspread if necessary- Soft colors are better than brighter ones

.In the Laundry room get rid of excess hangers and always remove clothes before showing

 .A fresh new bed of silicone and caulking in the shower or tub make them to look neat and clean

.Outside of home is critical too- The curb appeal impression when a buyer drives up is very important - A nice coat of fresh paint to front door and trim wil make the trick. Renew and or trim plants-Remove trash and recycling containers -Remove clutter and old debris

There is more that can be done - Staging is a fun and proven method to sell your home- Contact me for a FREE staging consultation-

Comments (4)

Kay Perry
Kay Perry, Broker - College Station, TX
An excellent list of staging...makes a huge difference..
Dec 05, 2007 02:53 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
Maria, Staging does make a huge difference and this is a great list you've put together.  I'm sure your listings go fast with all the information you provide!
Dec 05, 2007 03:37 AM
Maria Boghi
Doral, FL
P.A., TRC, REO - Doral Pinecrest FL Real Esta

Kay- hope is useful

Carole- along my staging tips I a using your Good Feng Shui cures. Thanks for helping me to sell

Dec 05, 2007 07:10 AM
Katy Crofts
Keller Williams Realty - Olympia - Olympia, WA
Realtor - Olympia, WA
All these things are so, so important. Don't forget the closets! If they are crammed full of clothes and just plain  stuff, box up and store in the garage or other storage area. You want to give Buyers the impression that there is enough room in the clothes closets and linen closets for all their "stuff"!
Dec 05, 2007 07:34 AM