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Keeping your staging cool in the summertime heat!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Carlson Properties 325-721-2429 0528582

Tips for keeping the staging cool.

rocking chair on porchThis is one of my very rental properties in Abilene, TX.

 

1)  Make sure the front door is clean and not dusty.

2.  If there is a mailbox and porch light, clean them off too!

3.  Place a fresh welcome mat in front of the front door.

4.  If there is a front porch/courtyard, place a small bistro table and chair

with a small green plant on it.   Water daily when in West Texas!

5.  Trim any errant branches on bushes or shrubs or trees hiding the front of the house.

6.  Check for trash, debris, or rubbage blown onto the property particularly blown up against the alley fences.

7.  Appeal to summertime living with a pop of emotion.  Perhaps a rocking chair on a front porch. a Chef's Hat hung up by the grill, a clear plastic pitcher and glasses set out for lemonade or ice tea on a patio table.

 

 

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Beverly Carlson,  REALTOR, GRI, ASP, IAHSP, RESA

Broker

Carlson Properties           

Abilene, Texas

325-721-2429

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Lori Kim Polk
Premiere Home Staging : Home Staging Services - Roseville, CA
Home Stager - Roseville, Sacramento

Nice list for staging "cool" Beverly. I hope lots of prospective sellers read this in your area.

Jun 11, 2010 03:59 PM
Beverly Carlson
Carlson Properties 325-721-2429 - Abilene, TX
Abilene's Staging Realtor

Lori,  When you live in a home, it is hard to see it as buyer's will see it.  A checklist helps!

Jun 11, 2010 05:00 PM
Linda D. Pufford
Stage with Divine Style - Home Staging - Novato, CA
ASPM, Marin/Sonoma Home Stager

Beverly,

I agree a checklist is important.  I especially like the pitcher of lemonade or ice tea and some glasses.  It's not always something a person thinks about but once seen really creates an irresistible feeling that is impossible to resist.  It's a great idea to have it at the front door before they walk into the house.

Jun 21, 2010 06:29 PM
Beverly Carlson
Carlson Properties 325-721-2429 - Abilene, TX
Abilene's Staging Realtor

Linda, great idea to have the pitcher of lemonade on the porch.

Jun 22, 2010 02:57 AM
Patsy Overton
Patsy Overton Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia - Duluth, GA

This looks so inviting!  I just might want to spend all my time outside.  No need to go through the front door.

Jul 14, 2010 05:14 AM
Beverly Carlson
Carlson Properties 325-721-2429 - Abilene, TX
Abilene's Staging Realtor

Patsy,  come on over and can watch the cars go by on Sayles Boulevard, Abilene, TX! 

Jul 14, 2010 09:38 AM