Staging Tips for the Pacific Northwest!
Gone are the days when homes sold very quickly and for more than the asking price, where homes had multiple offers and homeowners had to do little. It's a fact... selling a home in today's slower market takes more work. Did you know that Buyers take 15 seconds or less to form an impression about your home? To sell in a timely manner and for a fair price, today's home needs to be move-in ready and have that "special something about it."
First impressions count! Not making a good one can cost you the selling of your home. Proactively investing a just few hundred dollars can mean thousands more on your sale price!
To make that great first impression and gain the competitive edge, take the following steps:
• The home must be spotless and clean. Does your carpet need to be replaced or steamed cleaned? Do walls need to be scrubbed or repainted? Nothing shows or sells better than a "clean and shining" property!
• De-clutter your home so buyers can see its potential and envision how your spaces will look with their possessions. Contact a resourceful Staging Consultant to divvy up which things should go and what can stay and make a good impact without investing too much money.
• Fix all major and minor repairs before you put your home on the market, otherwise buyers will be overwhelmed by all the work that needs to be done.
• If you have pets, consider having them stay somewhere else while buyers are viewing your home. Do not forget to remove any lingering pet odors. This is quite important!
• Remember that curb appeal is also important. What do people notice when they look at your house? Do they see an inviting brightly colored door with a potted plant or do they see overgrown weeds and a crumbling step? Ask a Staging Consultant to provide a specific plan for clean up.
• Enhance your home's special features and downplay problem areas with effective Successful Staging Solutions. Do you have a over sized kitchen but a small dining room?
Make the most of the interior, exterior, and landscaped space you are selling. Remember, potential buyers take 15 seconds or less to form an impression about your home. Using the home staging tips above and utilizing an effective stager will go a long way in getting your home ready to sell in today's slow moving market. Make your home stand out from the crowd and be the home owner to get the offer.
Look for more detailed Successful Staging Solutions coming soon.
Archive 07/03/2008 from Julie Schiefelbein, Guest Author on "Betty's Blog"
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