Friday, March 4, 2011

Tips for Staging Your Home Inexpensively


The National Association of Realtors "houselogic" website offers many tips for home buyers and sellers. Whether you live in Chattanooga, TN or another area, being familiar with inexpensive home staging tips can boost your potential to sell your home in today's competive market.

See the full article and explore the website at: http:\\buyandsell.houselogic.com. You will be amazed at the simple, low-to-no cost ways you can attract buyers and set your home apart from other listings in the neighborhood.

First, do a thorough cleaning of your home. Don't just vaccum in the middle of the room and dust around objects. Remove stains and pet odors from carpets and clean down to the base boards and blinds. Make your tile or wood floor gleam and polish your furniture. Wipe all decorative objects.

And speaking of furniture and decorative objects, remove personal items such a family photos and personal mementos from walls and tables. Store some of your furniture to make your rooms look larger. Get rid of clutter and organize books and papers. Kitchen countertops should display minimal small appliances or other items. Less is better. Buyers want to see themselves living in the home.

Organize your furniture in groupings with focal points such as a fireplace. Paint your sroom with fresh, neutral tones and add a few splashes of color such as an afghan , plant or pillow. Put fresh linens on the beds, and put complimentary, clean and lush towels in the bathrooms. Replace the shower curtains if needed.

Finally, create a pleasant outdoor entry that invites buyers inside by keeping your lawn mowed and by trimming your landscape. Add a pot of colorful flowers near the entrance to the home.

Staging a home doesn't need to be expensive. Practical and low-cost staging can invite buyers to your door and lead them to come inside. Appropriate staging is worth the time and effort and increases your chances of a quicker sale.

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