Preparing Your House For Sale. . . Step 1
As a Home Stager in Palm Beach County I've noticed that more and more my clients are coming to me directly from the Internet and before they've listed their home. These are savvy homeowners who know that in today's market to get their home sold it will take more than just a fresh coat of paint and a good cleaning (although that's a good start). It is important that your house/product is ready to sell before the first Brokers Open House where your Realtor will introduce your new listing to other Realtors. Yes, you can always make changes after the fact and I know the natural tendency is to hurry up and get it listed but if it's not ready to be viewed, then you will be wasting a valuable opportunity to show off your house in its best light. I know this is a cliche but you have One Chance to make a good first impression. And with Realtors working harder and harder, it is not easy (or even impossible) to get them to pay a return "visit" to your house if they weren't impressed the first time. You need to make the most of every showing.
The minute you place that for Sale sign in your yard, your home becomes a product to be marketed. It's hard to stop thinking of it as the place where you raised your family; or of all the time you spent putting in your leopard wall.
 But if you want to sell your house, this is what you must do. Do what it takes to place your house in a competitive position. Enlist your Realtor's advice on what makes a difference. And, of course, contact your local HOME STAGER.
"Buyers only know what they see, not the way it's going to be" Barb Schwarz/ www.StagedHomes.com
Think STAGING! Which picture is more inviting to a potential buyer:
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Remember. . . A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words. |
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 HELPFUL HINTS
Paint is an easy and relatively inexpensive way to freshen the look of your home. Whether putting your house on the market, or if it's just time for a change, a gallon of paint, a handy brush and a few hours can make a significant change. Here's an easy tip on how to determine how much paint to buy. First you need to determine the wall area. Mulitply the height of each wall by its width (you don't need to subtract for doors and windows unless they take up more than half of the wall).
Next total the figure for all walls to be painted. Add 10% for touch-ups, and if you're doing two coats, double the number. Different authorities will tell you that one gallon will be needed for anywhere from 350 - 450 square feet. What color to paint? Try this helpful site from Benjamin Moore! |
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