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FAKE IT

By
Home Stager with Harmonizing Homes LLC

Fake it!
Well, not really...but buy doing the seven steps below, a sellers home will have the illusion that it is bigger than it really is.  Home buyers are always looking for a bigger space...so try these simple steps

  • Bedroom: Remove one piece of furniture - an ottoman or a second nightstand.  If  buyer bumps into furniture while visiting a room, it will be a major turn off.
  • Windows: Take down worn drapes.  - Bare windows always make your home look bigger, install some blinds and keep them drawn up.
  • Closet: Empty closets by two thirds to create a plenty-of-storage feel.
  • Den: You can double other people's perception of your home's play space - just pack up and put away half of your kids' toys.
  • Kitchen: Clear small appliances off your counters.  By reducing what is on your counters, you are increasing the work space which is what buyers are looking for.
  • Cabinets:  Reducing inventory of can and box  foods....creating more space in the cabinets.
  • Dining room: Create a feeling of uninterrupted flow by taking out dining-room table leaves and removing all but four chairs
Dan Schwieder
R.I.M. Realty - Farmington, AR
Dan Schwieder - Broker

Less is more. This is such a simply written and practical post that I'm reblogging. Thank you, Corinne!

Aug 09, 2010 12:57 AM
Michele Miller ~ REALTOR®, LMC, HSE, CHS, SRES, CMRS
ERA Key Realty~Worcester County Realty Group - Worcester, MA
'Helping You Make the Best Move"

Corinne,

Staging helps fake alot of features in a home. Great post!

Aug 09, 2010 12:58 AM
Corinne Kaas
Harmonizing Homes LLC - Toms River, NJ
Transforming Your Home With Design And Style

thank you for your comments...please feel free to reblog

Aug 09, 2010 01:20 PM
Diane Williams
Pell City, AL

If a seller would do one room to test your tips, they would understand what a huge difference it would make in the feel of the room.  Good advice.

Aug 09, 2010 11:18 PM
Mary Kay Hopkins
Mary Kay Hopkins, LLC e-PRO, GRI, CRS, CRB - Lake Charles, LA
e-PRO,GRI,CRS

Corinne, these are simple but very effective suggestions.  Thanks for posting.

Aug 10, 2010 05:37 PM
Karen Anne Stone
New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Real Estate

Corinne:  Doing everything on this list will really be a great help in getting one's home sold quickly, but even more so... just doing them ALL will make your home so much more livable... even if your NOT selling your home.  Some very simple, but really great ideas.

Aug 10, 2010 05:42 PM
Karen Anne Stone
New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Real Estate

Corinne:  When I clicked on this link... from above, right below your post... the front page it went to said "Not Found, Error 404." 

The link above that I speak of, reads "Originally posted at: My New Outside Blog: FAKE IT."

I am not sure what is wrong with it, but I thought you would want to know.

Aug 10, 2010 05:47 PM
Dan Edward Phillips
Dan Edward Phillips, Humboldt and Del Norte Counties, CA - Eureka, CA
Humboldt and Del Norte Counties, CA

Hi Connie, great post!  All homes should appear to be larger than they are and you have many great ideas!

Aug 10, 2010 05:48 PM
Corinne Kaas
Harmonizing Homes LLC - Toms River, NJ
Transforming Your Home With Design And Style

Thank you Karen, I will have to look into the glich...

Aug 10, 2010 10:49 PM