Saturday, June 25, 2011

What's Hot (& What's NOT) in Preparing a Home to Sell


 Cynthia Black, HomeStaging by Cynthia, Inc. in KCMO
 "Over 4,500 Homes Staged...since 1999!"
 
To help a home appeal to as many buyers as possible, keep the following tips in mind when preparing a home for the market:
 
HOT: Wall paint in muted and soft colors.
          NOT: Bold faux finishes and dated wallpaper.
 
HOT: A few personal photos in matching frames in built-in bookshelves.
          NOT: Gallery walls...with many nail holes.
 
HOT: Fresh carpet.
          NOT: Taking a wait-until-after-we-move-out approach.
 
HOT: Neutral, clean smell throughout the house.
          NOT: Making buyers ask, "What are they trying to cover up with all of the Plug-Ins?"
 
HOT: A dining room with table and chairs.
          NOT: A dining room being used as an office or toy room.
 
HOT: Storage space in the lower level.
          NOT: Overflowing bedroom closets.
 
HOT: College alumni decals on a vehicle.
          NOT: Revealing college affiliations at the front door and throughout the home.
 
HOT: Family pets that bring us joy.
          NOT: Pet beds and litter boxes in bedrooms. 
 
HOT: A checkmark by every item on the "honey-do" list.
          NOT: Visible wear and tear when competing with newer listings.
 
HOT: An exercise area in the lower level.
          NOT: Exercise equipment in the master bedroom or main-floor living spaces.
 
HOT: Buyers exclaiming how everything is clean and pretty.
          NOT: Buyers muttering, "Didn't they know we were coming?" 
 
HOT: A properly Staged home that supports the home's price by looking expensive and beautiful.
          NOT: Leaving behind furniture not good enough for the new home, complete with dusty and dated accessories.
 
Because I arrive to start physically moving things around, listings can go from "blah" to "beautiful" often within just two hours!  Let me know how I can make your life easier, working with what a seller already owns!
 
Cynthia Black (aka “The House Whisperer”)
HomeStaging by Cynthia, Inc.
816-444-5352

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