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For
consumers preparing to sell their home, it is important to remember
that a well-dressed home usually sells faster and for a higher price
than the average house. When getting a home ready in this seller's
market, consumers can use the following tips provided by Prudential
California Realty to dress their home for selling success.
Start
with the exterior and make the most out of a home's curb appeal-
this is the first impression that a potential buyer has of the home.
If the exterior of the home needs anything from a touch-up to an
overall coat of new paint, this should be a top priority. Use
neutral colors that are appropriate to the specific neighborhood.
Other exterior remedies to consider include the mailbox and street
address. Make sure they are freshly painted and clean.
Landscaping
should also be a detail not to be overlooked. Make sure the lawn is
green and that all shrubbery is well-watered and neatly trimmed. An
added touch is flowers near the front entrance and under front
exterior windows. Home buyers often look out the windows at the
yard, so in addition to being clean, close attention should be paid
to the landscaping of these areas, especially from the kitchen,
family room and living room windows.
Inside,
all clutter should be reduced completely. Clutter tends to distract
home buyers
from
the features of the home. It is best if buyers can picture their
personal belongings in the space. Leave rooms uncluttered enough for
this vision, but at the same time, filled with enough personal
belongings to make the house look livable. Aim to decorate each room
with a continuity of style and draw attention to the primary
features of the house like a fireplace, a bay window, a vaulted
ceiling or outside view.
Walls
are the largest element in any room, and how they are covered and
decorated can alter the room's appeared size, mood and function.
Choose neutral colors for both the walls and floors to create an
open and larger look. Mirrors can be strategically placed to open up
the living space of rooms.
To
help stay organized during the process, make a game plan with two
separate lists: Must-Have Necessities and Nice-to-Have Additions.
When making budget choices and other decisions, the lists will
provide a benchmark from which to proceed. According to Dress
Your House for Success Dress Your Home for Success, Martha Web
and Sarah Parsonss-Zackheim,1997, these five steps can be
followed to simplify both exterior and interior work:
- Uncluttering
- Cleaning
- Repairing
- Neutralizing-a house with neutral paint colors, décor
and carpeting will not only open the house up, it also
accommodates anyone's decorating style.
- Dynamizing- creating a feeling that impacts the
potential buyer beyond the home tour and makes them want to
return to the house.
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Dress Your Home for Success, Martha Web and Sarah
Parsonss-Zackheim,1997
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If you have questions about this or any other
home buying or selling subject, confer with the real estate
professionals who can help provide you with more detail…
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