Posted on July 10th, 2010 by admin
Clutter is the enemy of selling your home. As you prepare your home for the market, you will have to deal with clutter. Specifically, you need to figure out how to get rid of your clutter initially, and then how to keep your home clutter-free until it’s sold (at which time you can move your clutter to your new place).
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Posted on May 30th, 2010 by admin
When it comes to selling your home, few areas get more scrutiny than the kitchen. Potential home buyers may be willing to give a little on their wants for living room design or bedroom size. But the vision they have for their new home’s kitchen is important and, in many cases, non-negotiable. You will need to concentrate your home staging efforts in the kitchen to ensure success.
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Posted on April 23rd, 2010 by admin
You’re selling your home and have learned about the benefits of home staging, but you aren’t sure that you can do it yourself. Should you hire a professional home stager? In most cases, bringing in a pro is a good idea. Certified home stagers are trained to look at your home and spot things that you and your family might not see. It’s easy to get used to the way things are when you live in a place.
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Posted on April 5th, 2010 by admin
One of the cardinal rules of home staging is that all your personal items have to go. It’s called depersonalizing, and some home sellers have a hard time with it. After all, most of the time you have spent in a home has been spent collecting all sorts of wonderful items that have a personal meeting. The joy of home ownership includes being able to add your own personal touch to each room.
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