evansville: 4 Quick Tips for Prepping a Home for Sale
- 02/10/12 09:08 AM
Checklist: 4 Quick Tips for Prepping a Home for Sale Real estate pro and stager Barb Schwarz, founder of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals, recommends some of the following general staging tips in prepping homes for sale. 1. Super clean. Make the house shine from top to bottom. Don’t forget about cleaning the carpet, draperies, and windows, too. 2. Clear the clutter and unload some furniture. Remove unnecessary items from countertops, bathtubs, and shower stalls—areas that often attract the most clutter. Keep only the necessities. A de-cluttered home helps buyers mentally “move in” with their own things. You may need to … (4 comments)
evansville: Statistics show the Value of Home Staging are in the Numbers!
- 12/30/11 04:56 PM
Statistics show a staged home sells for almost 7% higher than a non-staged home and up to 50% faster. Non-staged homes sit on the market longer with thousands of dollars in price reductions to attract an offer. By investing a few hundred dollars in staging you will reap a faster sale and a higher sales price then had you not staged it. Below are statistics national statistics that prove that over and over again. HomeGain.com is a leading real estate website, providing home buyers and sellers the ability to compare real estate agents, research home values, and view homes for sale. … (3 comments)
evansville: Have You Finished Your Spring & Summer Maintenance around Your Home?
- 09/04/10 04:33 PM
Substantial snowmelt and heavy spring rains signal the onset of summer’s heat and humidity in the Midwest—extreme conditions that put stress on the exterior of a house and other features, such as driveways and fences. Routine outdoor maintenance helps ensure that your property withstands nature’s challenges while preserving the value of your investment. Maintain proper drainage “Controlling water around the perimeter of the house is always very important,” says David Tamny, Ohio resident and president of the American Society of Home Inspectors. “In the Midwest, we have a lot of expansive clay soil. Bad drainage around the house can cause foundation … (3 comments)
Checklist: 4 Quick Tips for Prepping a Home for Sale
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