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FIRST IMPRESSIONS SELL!!

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Home Stager with Hope Designs

What is it about spring that gets us all out in our gardens, whistling while we work, and yes, visiting the paint store?

Do you think it's because everything outside looks new and clean and homeowners want the inside to look as good?

Probably that's true, but perhaps it's because we need more colour in our lives especially after a harsh winter such as we have just had.   All winter we have just seen white (snow) brown (dormant grass and trees). 

We need a lift and nothing lifts us more than NEW PAINT. 

If your clients can't do the entire interior/ exterior of their home due to budget or time constraints why not suggest they paint the exterior doors of the house. 

For dynamic eye catching curb appeal choose a stunning red such as Benjamin Moore's cc-62 sundried tomato or cc-124 louisiana hot sauce or a similar colour that enhances the exterior paint of the house.  You will be amazed at the difference it makes and how much more welcoming it is to your clients and potential buyers; it is like putting out the "welcome mat".   

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Betty Knowles
Southwest Missouri Realty - Springfield, MO
Ready to sell? Call Betty!
My husband and I for years had white paint in our house to be "neutral". Finally we painted some warm colors and loved it. We wished we had done it sooner.
May 06, 2008 01:42 PM
John Walters
Frank Rubi Real Estate - Slidell, LA
Licensed in Louisiana
Can't argue with that logic.  First impression isn't just for a job interview any more.
May 06, 2008 01:52 PM
Hope Designs
Hope Designs - Bolton, ON
Hope Designs, Toronto’s Award Winning Home Staging

Betty: Thanks for your comments, yes its so true, colour can really make a huge difference in our lives!

John: How true, first impressions count in all aspects of life, whether when meeting others, or trying to merchandise a house for sale.

 

May 07, 2008 03:35 AM