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Home Staging Starts With the Outside
Saturday, May 5, 2012
We keep hearing the phrase "It's a buyer's market." Thing such as the economy, the foreclosure crisis, and tax credits give the advantage to the buyer, rather than the seller.
So if you're putting your home up for sale, it makes sense to appeal to as many buyers as possible so you accomplish your goals: selling the property quickly for the highest possible price.
House staging is the particular procedure of strengthening the particular property's appearance when possible customers pull-up towards the curb. Remember that no matter how nice the inside is, a buyer won't take the time to stop if the outside isn't up to par. So take some time to ensure your home is looking as good as it can.
Begin by starting in the front and making note of anything that needs attention. Ask a friend or neighbor to do the same, and come up with a combined list to spruce up the exterior.
If the particular house's paint is fading and chipped, think about giving it a brand new coat. Purchasers give specific interest to doors, trim, and shutters. If the house has siding, either wood or vinyl, rent a power-washer to spiff it up. Cleen windows, the driveway, decks, and the sidewalk with the power washer.
Pay attention to the bushes and the lawn. Maintain the grass. Hinging upon the actual season and just how tired the actual lawn looks, look at laying down fresh green sod. That will need a month to make your yard look greener. Trim bushes and trees and possible damaging limbs during storms. Clean the gutters and make sure all of the debris is out.
Rake leaves and pull weeds, each day if essential during the open residence period. A great way to boost curb appeal is adding mulch to areas adjacent to bushes and trees and in any flower beds around the home. Red cedar adds color and a pleasant scent.
If the actual weather permits, place a few colorful flowering plants outside the front door. Potted plants will be easier to move around. Yellow flowers give buyers a sense of warmth.
If your house has a porch, take advantage of this. Add a few comfortable chairs or even a good bench. Part of the American dream is relaxing on the porch after a long workday. Help those buyers imagine themselves sitting back with a glass of ice tea, watching the sunset and enjoying their new home.
So if you're putting your home up for sale, it makes sense to appeal to as many buyers as possible so you accomplish your goals: selling the property quickly for the highest possible price.
House staging is the particular procedure of strengthening the particular property's appearance when possible customers pull-up towards the curb. Remember that no matter how nice the inside is, a buyer won't take the time to stop if the outside isn't up to par. So take some time to ensure your home is looking as good as it can.
Begin by starting in the front and making note of anything that needs attention. Ask a friend or neighbor to do the same, and come up with a combined list to spruce up the exterior.
If the particular house's paint is fading and chipped, think about giving it a brand new coat. Purchasers give specific interest to doors, trim, and shutters. If the house has siding, either wood or vinyl, rent a power-washer to spiff it up. Cleen windows, the driveway, decks, and the sidewalk with the power washer.
Pay attention to the bushes and the lawn. Maintain the grass. Hinging upon the actual season and just how tired the actual lawn looks, look at laying down fresh green sod. That will need a month to make your yard look greener. Trim bushes and trees and possible damaging limbs during storms. Clean the gutters and make sure all of the debris is out.
Rake leaves and pull weeds, each day if essential during the open residence period. A great way to boost curb appeal is adding mulch to areas adjacent to bushes and trees and in any flower beds around the home. Red cedar adds color and a pleasant scent.
If the actual weather permits, place a few colorful flowering plants outside the front door. Potted plants will be easier to move around. Yellow flowers give buyers a sense of warmth.
If your house has a porch, take advantage of this. Add a few comfortable chairs or even a good bench. Part of the American dream is relaxing on the porch after a long workday. Help those buyers imagine themselves sitting back with a glass of ice tea, watching the sunset and enjoying their new home.
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