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Preparing your home for sale – Getting a house ready for sale If you’re trying to sell your home in this real estate market, you want to make the best impression possible when prospective buyers come to see it. Real estate legend Barbara Corcoran walks us through the do’s and don’ts of preparing your home for sale.
A formal dining room is important to many potential buyers, and when staging a home for sale, it should be presented in the best possible manner.
Setting the table is a great way to get into the minds of your viewers and make them see themselves eating there. Put out plates, glasses and silverware and some beautiful cloth napkins.
Remember, a dining room should be more formal than the rest of the house as it is meant for fancier dinners, get-togethers and special occasions.
When staging a bathroom you want to think like the buyers that will be viewing your home. By clearing off the counters of all body care products, toothbrushes, makeup and combs, you can really de-personalize the space and make it easier for potential buyers to see the room and imagine their own belongings there. Store these items somewhere out of sight so they won’t hinder your sale.
For many potential home buyers and also those that seek to sell their house in the best way, an important tip is to properly stage and present a room in the home that can be used as a home office.
This should be presented in the best manner possible, have no clutter or personal objects and reflect how the potential buyer would feel by sitting at the desk. These are easy tasks to perform and will only enhance the potential value to perspective buyers who may require a home office.
If you do not have a home office it is easy to turn an extra room, basement or attic into a potential home work environment.
This video will give you some advice and ideas with respect to office staging ideas to help you get on your way.
Home Staging Tips – The Kitchen includes much more than just walls, floor, and ceiling. There are many components in the kitchen and many buyers will evaluate the condition of the house based upon this one room.
Creating a radiant, well organized and maintained kitchen environment speaks volumes to buyers that you have paid attention to every detail in the upkeep of your home.
The first step in staging a kitchen is to get rid of unused clutter. Home buyers look for kitchens that are functional and spacious. The goal is to maximize all counter and cabinet space.
Countertops should be clear of all items except for a few neutral decorative pieces displayed in the corners. Leaving appliances on your countertops gives buyers the impression that your kitchen has limited cabinet space.
Also, discard of any items inside your cabinets and pantry that you do not use. Take everything out of your cabinets and drawers and clean and wipe down out all the cabinets and drawers.
Throw away all of those products that you do not use. Put back items that you just cant live without. When putting items back into the cabinetry be sure to arrange them neatly and orderly. Remember that you want the kitchen to look as organized as possible.
Learn why it is important to redecorate your kitchen toget maximum value for your house in this free video clip. Expert: Frank Clarke Contact: www.oliver-and-associates.com Bio: Frank Clarke is a Real Estate Agent with Oliver and Associates in London, ON. He has lived in and around the Province of Ontario, with a brief but rewarding few years in the province of Alberta. Filmmaker: Melissa Schenk
You will likely sell your house faster and for more money if you avoid these common pitfalls. To properly stage your home for sale you will need a thorough housecleaning, an open mind and some home improvements.
Step 1: Declutter your home Get rid of as much clutter as possible. Stuffed closets, extraneous furniture, exercise equipment in living quarters, crowded countertops, overflowing cabinets, and endless knickknacks make homes seem smaller than they are. Consider putting some things in storage.
Step 2: Hide your pets Hide all evidence that you own animals. Just because your potential buyer loves his own pets doesn’t mean he wants a house that reeks of yours. Get rid of pet stains and odors (pay a professional if you have to) and send the four-legged family members to a neighbor’s house when you show your home.
Step 3: Be scarce yourself And, while you’re at it, make yourself scarce during home showings. You know how you feel about those annoying salespeople who follow you around the store, making you uncomfortable? That’s how potential home buyers will feel about you.
Step 4: Don’t discount the first offer Think carefully before you reject the first offer …
Stage your living to attract homebuyers. Living Room’s are often the first space that a homebuyer views when walking through the front door. First impressions are crucial when selling your home. Start with a blank canvas and start removing everything from the area. Position furniture in a way that shows off the living room’s potential. Maximize space by removing un-used furniture and decor. Add tasteful accessories and artwork that are neutral in color and design. Wow the buyer with your newly staged living room.
Learn why it is important to redecorate the bathroom toget maximum value for your house in this free video clip. Expert: Frank Clarke Contact: www.oliver-and-associates.com Bio: Frank Clarke is a Real Estate Agent with Oliver and Associates in London, ON. He has lived in and around the Province of Ontario, with a brief but rewarding few years in the province of Alberta. Filmmaker: Melissa Schenk
The best way to sell your house quickly is to give a great first impression to buyers by showing an open space and to declutter.
When you remove clutter from your home, the showing allows buyers to imagine their own space.
Also keep in mind appropriate market value and pricing.
Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips video for more ideas on how to sell your house.
“Your For Sale By Owner Coach” video series presents “How To Stage A Home”. You only get one chance at a first impression, so make sure your home looks appealing to all potential buyers by properly staging it. Watch this video for key staging tips and hints, as well as the common staging mistakes to avoid.