declutter: Staging 103 ~ No Tricks ... Just Tips - 02/18/18 10:23 AM
Staging 103- No Tricks - Just Tips
 
I've been asked on occasion, "Isn't staging a home just a TRICK to get a Buyer to buy their home? You know like the Chevy Chase movie.... "Funny Farm" when he was having a hard time selling their house so they hired everyone in town to pretend it was a quaint New England community around Christmas time; all dressed up - caroling, ice skating and having fun". They even decorated their house so over the top entice the buyer to fall in love with their home so they'd buy it... Clearly a Trick, not a Tip I would recommend. 
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declutter: Staging 102 - How do you Stage your Home? What are your choices? - 02/11/18 04:50 PM
Staging 102 - How do you Stage your Home? What are your choices?
FIRST...  
It depends...  Is your house is vacant or furnished?
 
If the house is furnished you have a 3 choices.
DIY - Do-It-Yourself Entertain the advise of your Real Estate Professional or  Hire a Professional Stager  
DIY - Do It Yourself... 
Clear the clutter...Minimize excess belongings. Remove large bulky furniture. Set up each room to feel welcoming an inviting. Remove personal items and photos, especially names of children on the walls, bureau etc. Do your best to organize toys, books, and minimize items on bureaus and counter tops. Paint any room that is overly bold - neutralize … (2 comments)