Staging your home is very important. In controlled tests, staged homes sold on average in *half the time of unstaged homes. Also a staged home will sell, on average, for **17% more than an unstaged home.
What can you do?
1. De-Personalize - #1 rule in staging is to pack up those personal photographs and family heirlooms.
2. De-Clutter - almost every home shows better with less furniture. Pack up those cute knickknacks, clean off everything on kitchen counters, remove personal items from bathroom counters, have minimum furnishings.
3. Rearrange Closets and Cabinets - Every Buyer will open closets. Reduce contents to half-full, organize and neatly arrange all items.
4. Remove "Favourite" items. If Buyers don't see window coverings, fixtures, they won't want it in the deal.
5. Make Minor Repairs - yes replace burned-out light bulbs, patch holes in walls, fix leaky faucets and ensure doors close properly. Consider painting the walls a neutral colors
6. Create Great Curb Appeal - It's simple if Buyers don't like the outside, you can't get them inside. Mow the lawn, paint faded window trim, plant flowers, keep sidewalks clean.
7. Make the House SHINE - Wash windows inside out, re-caukl tubs, showers and sinks if necessary, clean out the refrigerator, vacuum regularly, dust furniture, ceiling fan blades and light fixtures, replace worn rugs, hang fresh towels, replace old shower curtain!
8. Showing Your Home - If the house looks comfortable but not personal you are ready. Just open the drapes to let the sunshine in and turn on the lights. Add fresh flowers if you can, keep the temperature comfortable, have something baking in the oven and keep outdoor decks and living spaces clean and organized.
If you put these steps into action, not only will you house sell faster, it will sell for more!
Contact: Jas Jagpal, Sales Representative, and get a free report on "Squeezing Every Last Dollar From Your Home Sale". Also email him any questions you have so he can answer them on his blog.
Re/Max Dynasty Realty Inc., Brokerage. E: jasjagpal@rogers.com C: 647-272-6629
Servicing the Greater Toronto Area, including Markham, Pickering, Ajax
(* Real Estate Staging Associates, **US Department of Housing and Urban Development)
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