selling your home: From Drab to Fab
- 05/02/07 02:03 PM
Here is an example where a small investment in staging accessories netted a big impact. By adding a smaller scale table in a dark color that blended with the other furnishings and by removing two chairs more space was created. We moved the china cabinet, rearranged the existing picture and mirror and added three plants, wall sconces, new seat cushions and a co-ordinating runner. Before the space lacked warmth and personality but after staging it is now visually pleasing with the extra space and punches of color.
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selling your home: Stage Your Closet Space
- 04/29/07 02:43 PM
I believe that as stagers we should always recommend to our clients to stage all their spaces, even under the counter spaces and closets. After all buyers will look there to see if their "stuff" will fit. Home sellers are selling the total space therefore the total space needs to be staged.
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selling your home: A Little Staging Goes A Long Way
- 04/29/07 05:12 AM
Home Staging isn't about spending a lot of money it is about making the most of your space. Here is an example of how two low cost items can change the look of a space, giving a great first impression when potential buyers walk through the door. The mirror replaces a picture that was not the right scale for the chest and adds reflective light. The plant replaces the basket of keys and adds color and warmth. … (9 comments)
selling your home: Open House Tips
- 04/16/07 09:17 AM
● Turn on all lights in the house - use the highest wattage lamps will allow. ● Pull up blinds and open window treatments - let the light in. Make sure windows are clean and streak proof. ● Place fresh flowers throughout the house - living room, dining room, powder room and master bedroom etc... ● Make sure all trash cans are emptied. Take garbage, diapers, and cat and dog litter boxes out of the home. ● Remove pets from property if possible - outside at least. ● Set thermostat to a comfortable temperature - cooler is better then warmer. ● Make sure house smells fresh and … (3 comments)
selling your home: Selling Your Home: How to Avoid a Price Adjustment
- 04/03/07 01:40 PM
Today's slow housing market requires home sellers to make their homes more appealing to potential buyers. Realtors are frequently forced to advise you that a price adjustment is needed, in an effort to make your home more competitive. These "adjustments" generally start with a decrease of $10,000.00 off the asking price and then continue going down until the house sells or the homeowner decides they can't go any lower and will wait it out. Many realtors feel that price adjustments are the best way to move a house when it has been sitting for a period of time. If you want … (0 comments)
Here is an example where a small investment in staging accessories netted a big impact. By adding a smaller scale table in a dark color that blended with the other furnishings and by removing two chairs more space was created. We moved the china cabinet, rearranged the existing picture and mirror and added three plants, wall sconces, new seat cushions and a co-ordinating runner. Before the space lacked warmth and personality but after staging it is now visually pleasing with the extra space and punches of color.;)
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