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- Oversized furnishings. "Measuring a space is imperative before you purchase anything," Will Saks, a designer with Homepolish, told realtor.com®. "You need to understand the dimensions of a space so the scale will feel balanced. … While a large, overstuffed Chesterfield might look great in the store, in a tiny apartment it might end up looking like a fat guy in a little coat."
- Cramming too much in one room. Empty spaces and walls in a room can be a good thing. How much furniture should you put in? It depends on the aesthetic you are trying to achieve. "If you're going for a more sleek look, stick to a few key pieces in a room to create the feeling of openness," Saks says. "The same goes for artwork — one large frame can create an art gallery feeling."
- Decorating a room around a legacy piece. Your client's armoire or overstuffed chair may hold sentimental value to them, but decorating an entire room around it may be a mistake. Home owners who feel attached to a piece of furniture may feel compelled to do a certain layout or color scheme that could be completely wrong for the space, realtor.com® notes. Suggest that your client place the furniture nonfocal part of the house — if it's a chair, put it in a corner of the bedroom, for example — or have them place it in storage until they can figure out how it fits into their overall design concept.
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Pros & Cons of Staging
Pros
- Staging provides buyers with a visual of what it would be like to live in a property.
- When you make your property look neat, attractive, spacious and well maintained, you set it apart from the exact same type of home that is vacant.
- The properties features will be highlighted and attract buyers more.
- 80% of buyers will first start their search online. The first property photos will be the first impression on if it is worth visiting. A well staged property will be more photogenic.
- The cost of staging will be time, effort and money.
- Living in a staged home will mean you need to essentially need to keep the property look picture perfect. This maybe challenging over time.
- Depending on your home, staging may not be necessary. A fairly small town home or condo is likely going to sell for the same price with or with out staging. Staging a larger property are often well worth the investment.
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4 things to do to sell your property
- tipClean- The most obvious is cleaning. As much as you enjoy leaving your dirty laundry scattered everywhere and the dirty dishes piled up in the sink, cleaning is unavoidable. Hiring cleaners is often the best solution. Professional cleaners will scrub and clean the places you will easily overlook. The better your property shows, the easier it will sell.
- Landscaping- The yard and the exterior of your home is the first thing potential buyers will see. Removing weeds, dead branches and making sure downspouts are functioning correctly are relatively inexpensive tasks that will do wonders on the first impression of your home. If you're thinking of moving next spring, (then) this winter, you should be working on your landscaping.
- Paint- Painting your home in a neutral color that appears to a broad audience will help purchasers envision themselves in your home. Auburn red might look great to you, but it has the potential to turn off buyers.
- De-clutter- It might be tough to let go of some items you have lying around your home. De-cluttering your home will give the impression of more space and give a more desirable impression.
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Sell Your Home Quickly With These Showing Tips!
- Create a neutral environment by boxing up personal items such as knick-knacks, family mementos, and books.
- Make the rooms seem more spacious by removing excess furniture.
- Thoroughly clean carpets, windows, closets, and ovens.
- Assess needed household repairs and make them.
- Clear debris from sidewalks, decks, and driveways.
- Get a qualified HVAC specialist to certify that the furnace and air conditioner is in good condition.
- Replace dated kitchen and bathroom hardware and fixtures.
- Remove heavy curtains that block light.
- Repaint rooms that look dull using a neutral color such as cream or tan.
- Refinish worn hardwood floors.
- Paint the front door and buy a new welcome mat.
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Home Staging Tips: Kitchen Nook Staging – Property Selling Tips
4 Easy Tips for Staging a Home to Sell
- Store toasters in the cabinet because it is almost impossible to keep them looking clean.
- Take all the magnets off the refrigerator.
- Stow knick-knacks, personal items and photographs
- In a pricey home, get rid of any furniture that looks cheap. It interferes with the buyer’s ability to imagine themselves living there.