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If you want to try staging on your own, here are some helpful hints that can brighten up any
property.
- Plants add life to any room (but if the home is vacant use silk pants)
- A bowl of fruit is great for a punch of color
- Mirrors can make a small space seem larger
- Candles add a sence of warmth and a a nice scent
- Throw pillows are great for an accent color
- Clean & clutter free is a must
- Vary the height of shelves on the wall and add small decor
- Dont cover up the windows with heavy curtains, let the light in
- Room too white? Dont be afrid to add a splash of color
- Everyone needs a bathroom catch-all. Before you leave the bathroom toss all your personal belongings into a basket
with a nice hand towel draped over the front edge of it.
- A fresh coat of paint is always the right choice
- Area rugs are great for color and depth (But do not hide anything under them or the buyer will be calling you after the
closing with a problem)
- Make sure you replace all burn out light bulbs and have all light fixtures turned on for your showings, no one likes
a dark house
- Books books books, use them everywhere!
- Keep an open walkway through every room. The buyers should not have to walk around your "stuff" to view the house
- Bead board is a nice and affordable alternative for drywall that requires too much work to repair
- Clean your fireplace and hearth
- Use white vinegar to clean the shower doors
- Use MAAS to polish any metal surface
- Soak up oil or grease in the garage or driveway with cat litter. Clean the surface with Oil Eater (Costco warehouse)
- Mr. Clean magic eraser does wonders for scuff marks on the floor or walls (dont rub too hard or it will take the paint
off!)
- Fresh flowers are great for an open house
- Have soft inviting music playing through out the home while buyers are walking through
- Remove all personal items from sight for every showing
- Reserve "special" towels for your bathroom just to put out for your showings
- Large furniture makes the room appear smaller, remove a few pieces from the room and see what happens
- Stay away from loud or very bright colors, they tend to scare away the buyers
- When in doubt, remove the wallpaper. It has a personal touch and buyers like their own taste. They see too much work ahead
of them in removing it themselves
- CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN! Agents love when they can put into thier listing ticket "MR AND MRS CLEAN LIVE HERE!" Have you ever
seen a house that was too clean?
- Pack away everything you can live with out until you move into your new home, less is more!
- Bake cookies right before an open house or a showing
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| Joey La Fata - Designer and Owner |
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