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Home buyers are accustomed to seeing stylish home interiors in magazines and on television shows, and can have high expectations at an open house. Buyers quite often make a decisions based on their first impression - the presentation of the interior and exterior of the house and how they feel when they walk in the door. Here are a few basic tips that can help you prepare your house like a professional Stager before your open house: | |
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Clean the house from top to bottom - windows - inside and out, polish floors, tiles and counters. |
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A fresh coat of a light neutral coloured paint will clean and brighten up the rooms |
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Shampoo and vacuum dirty carpets - even better - if you have the budget, have them replaced with hardwood or laminate. |
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Get rid of ALL personal clutter - including family photos and sentimental knick knacks. Organize closets, cupboards, garages, basement and attic - potential buyers want to feel there is adequate space for storage. |
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Use self storage for any extra furniture and accessories if necessary - it is always better to have fewer items to make the rooms appear more spacious. |
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Re-arrange furniture - open up the room, make it feel bigger and more inviting. Avoid having too much furniture. Don't push furniture up against all four walls - place a piece or two on an angle. Take advantage of focal points in a room - the fireplace, windows, or view. |
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Smells make lasting impressions - air out rooms and eliminate lingering smells such as pet odors or damp smelling basements. Use a light, fresh scented aromatherapy if necessary. |
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Fill your home with live flowers - they look beautiful and smell great. |
Advantages of staging your home professionally: For more information on re-arranging your home interior or having your home staged professionally contact: | |