Staging and Preparing your Home for Showings
I know, I rant on and on about this. There is a reason for it - I go into so many homes each week here in Park City, Utah that the homeowners have apparently never read any of this information! Toilets are not flushed, rooms are too crowded with outdated furniture, homes are dirty - the list goes on and on.
This is part 2 of staging and preparing your home for showings. Please see my blog link below for part 1 http://pcrealestate.blogspot.com/2010/06/staging-tips-to-sell-your-home.html
1.Get Them at the Curb.
You've seen them, and I have been driving them. Buyers hunkered low in their cars in front of your house making judgements about your entire home based on the curb appeal before deciding whether to go in or just move on. Make these potential buyers fall in love with your home from the street by adding potted plants and flowers, power-washing patios and walkways, weeding the garden and mowing the lawn. It's your first chance to make a good impression, so you've got to make it count.
2. Make repairs.
Make your home a Buyer's dream. Make it a no repairs needed home. Buyers see one item and they look for more. Repair squeaky doors, chipped or smudged paint as well as broken fixtures and fittings that you've neglected
3. Apply a fresh coat of paint.
It's the best bang for your buck that will quickly refresh a dull, dated room. Slap a fresh, neutral color on the space. Choose a beige or taupe for living spaces and a neutral green or bronze for bathrooms
4. Consider replacing furnishings.
Think about removing or replacing worn or outdated furnishings and get rid of extra pieces. The time has come to move beyond matching furniture, so break up your sets; dated can easily become eclectic with rearranging and removing. Consider consulting with a professional staging company for design direction and advice on rental furnishings to create an inviting home with broad appeal to a wide range of buyers. Remember, most buyers cannot see past the 1970's prints or the worn couch. The Park City look is a bit rustic, with some contemporary looks upcoming.
5. Take a hike.
No buyers want to discuss your home while you are standing there. On average, my clients spend about 20-30 minutes in a home that has some promise; very few stay more than 5 minutes in a house with the seller in earshot. If nothing else, go for a walk or to a neighbor's house for a few minutes. Let your home speak for itself. If you have done your job of staging and preparing for showings, you can walk away with confidence.
Heather Feldman
Keller Williams Park City Real Estate
435-731-0803
heather@parkcityhousehunters.com
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