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Atlanta Home Improvement Magazine: If you're looking to breath new life into your home, but you don't have the budget for all new décor or landscape, take a tip from real estate agents: One best tool at their disposal is home staging. According to Barbara Heil-Sonneck, board member of the Atlanta International Association of Home Staging Professionals (IAHSP) and president of Design2Sell, whether staging a home to sell or to live, the idea is to create a fresh updated look by simplifying décor, de-cluttering rooms and re-purposing furniture and objects the homeowner already owns.

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August 2009

Greetings!
Buyers in today's market expect more. With lot's of option's out there it is all about the little extra. The Recipe: Move-in-Ready with a little Wow factor.

How much work is enough? Here are my top suggestions for sellers:

1. Paint: Walls/trim throughout should be in great condition
2. Gardening/Curb Appeal: At a minimum: Clean, cut and well maintained. Buyer's won't even leave the car if they do not like what they see
3. Flooring: Mint condition
4. Time to tackle all Handyman tasks, no deferred maintenance
5. cleaning; Do not cut corners here

Each dollar a seller spends on these five items will make the property more presentable to the market and increase the buyer's confidence that the the property is well tended and a solid investment.

And for the WOW factor? That's when a Stager comes in handy.

2007 Homa Gain

Barbara (Design2Sell) 678-778-8642
Board Member International Association of Home Staging Professionals (IAHSP) - Atlanta Chapter

FEATURED PROPERTY
Classic Beauty in Historic College Park, 2114 Rugby Avenue Wallking Distance to Woodward Elementary This home has been tastefully updated, gourmet kitchen, private master retreat w/sitting rm & spa bathroom. Enjoy hardwood floors, sun room looking onto a courtyard patio & garden area Listing Agent: Deborah Cupp (Red Door Realty) Phone: call Deborah at 404-530-2814

8 Energy Upgrades for Your Home

Reduce your utility bills with these energy efficiency upgrades.:

● Seal Your Windows and Doors (Silicone approx $5 per tube)
● Wrap Your Water Heater (Blanket approx $19)
● Turn Down Your Thermostat
● Install Low-Flow Showerheads (approx cost: $56)
● Wash in Cooler Water
● Install an Electronic Thermostat (approx cost:$40)
● Use ENERGY STAR Lightbulbs (approx cost:$4)
● Add an Insulating Additive to Paint ($15/per gallon)

Thank you for your support, confidence and business. I hope you could pick up a good idea for you or your customers. We are always available to answer your questions. Please feel free to call and see how we can help you!

Sincerely
2007 Homa Gain

Barbara Heil-Sonneck (Design2Sell)
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