Karen Deer from KansasCity.com writes in her article “Fall home decorating trends: Colors of the outdoors finding their way inside” that this fall’s hot colours are greens, reds, and deep purples. Check out the full article.
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That squeaky door that you don’t notice, the carpet stains or the dated wall paper will pop out to home buyers. Once you have taken note of everything that needs repairs – get them done promptly. If you are handy and have the time you can save money if you tackle them on your own. If not – contact a local handyman/woman. The next step is to de-personalize you home. Remember, you are selling your home now – it needs to be marketed to your target buyer. The average home buyer is younger than the average home seller. Keep this in mind when you are pre-packing family photos, collections, religious items. Now that you’ve completed all of your pre-staging tasks, it’s time to highlight your home’s features. Make sure to draw the eye to fireplaces, views, architectural features or a beautifully landscaped yard. This can easily be achieved by re-arranging furniture, artwork, accessories and greenery. Need some help with getting started? Contact your local home stager, they would be more than happy to help! Images: iStock Photo (July 24, 2011) |
Did you know that over 90% of home buyers start their search online? Photos have become the new “curb appeal” on MLS. This is why it’s so important for your photos to stand out from your competition’s. Unfortunately these 13 photos posted by the Business Insider stand out – in the wrong way. For a good laugh, check out “13 Horribly Depressing Real Estate Ads”.
 Before: Bedroom before staging. |
 After: This bedroom is now the perfect space for teenagers. |
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