Friday, 06 May 2011 15:31

Selling your Home? Try these helpful styling tips:

Written by  Patricia Clarke
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Your goal is to make people feel like they could live in your home, and the best way to do this is to "neutralize" the surroundings.

Try these helpful styling tips:


  • Clear out closets and clutter—sellers can give away or pack up toys, linens, and small kitchen appliances to store offsite.
  • Focus most on the most visible areas—the foyer, kitchen, living room, master bedroom, and family room.
  • De-personalize the home by removing photos and dated items.
  • Use plants in colorful pots or inexpensive wicker baskets to fill in empty spaces.
  • Put away large collections— porcelains, plates, and so on.
  • Clean and declutter bathrooms and kitchen.
  • Trim trees, prune shrubs, and make sure the lawn is mowed and watered regularly.
  • Refrain from cooking anything that leaves a distinctive odor, such as fish, garlic, or cabbage.
  • Hire a professional service to clean the home, including the carpets and the windows.
  • Arrange fresh flowers and candles throughout the home.
  • A mirror in a pretty frame can make a small room feel more open.
  • Use as much natural light as possible. Add extra lamps in dark rooms or corners.
  • Make functional repairs—fix dripping faucets, sticking doors, and broken fences.

 
I can help you making your home look better to sell it faster and for more money.

Patricia Clarke
705-796-7211

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Patricia Clarke

Patricia Clarke

First impressions make a significant impact on a buyer's decision-making process! Once your home goes on the market, it becomes a product. Home Staging simply allows us to highlight the best of your home and de-emphasize its flaws.

It's not about decorating, but actually turning your home into a model, to appeal to the broadest range of prospective buyers. The goal is to make people feel like they could live there, and the best way to do this is to "neutralize" the surroundings.

I have several years of experience staging and selling homes. My staged homes usually sell within the first 30 days on the market.

Call me if you need help preparing your home for a succesful sell,

Patricia Clarke
705-796-7211

Website: www.HouseAndCondoStaging.com
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