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Decorating your house to sell 

Decorating your house to sell, also called House "Staging" or "Fluffing", will help you sell in record time and get top dollar for your home.

In a Buyer's Market the available listings exceed demand. Higher inventory of homes means that the home you are trying to sell will likely take longer to sell. House hunters can take their time and can afford to be a lot choosier than they could if houses were scarce.  Consequently, to sell your home quickly and for the best price, you need to make sure that it makes a strong and favourable first impression.

In a Sellers Market, when there are more buyers than homes, decisions need to be make very quickly. Often, this can result in multiple offers on your home. If your home is properly staged or "fluffed", anxious buyers are far more likely to up their bids - you can end up with a real windfall. You just need to know how to prepare your home to best advantage. This is where I can be a big help to you.

It is very difficult to be objective about one's own home; I can offer you that objective eye. It is also important to understand that the way your house looks for showings is NOT going to be the same as it looks for normal everyday living. The 3 most important keys to preparing your home for a quick and profitable sale are:

  • Cleanliness
    This is paramount. It may mean a good scrub or it could mean a fresh coat of paint. It needn't cost a lot but it is a MUST. 

  • Clutter-free
    Rooms should have a single focus and a spacious feeling. Often I will recommend the furniture be rearranged and that certain pieces be removed. It will also mean that many personal objects, including all family photos, go into storage early. De-cluttering and de-personalizing each room allows potential buyers to more easily see themselves making the space their own.

  • Colour
    Most people simply can NOT see past dirtiness, ugly decor or emptiness to see 'potential'. That's why successful builders use model homes and suites - they inspire the buyers' imagination.
Take the time and invest a little bit in turning your home into an inviting With a little effort and a money can generate thousands in after sales profits. preparing a house for sale using cost-effective and non-invasive methods, best way to make a dramatic impact without having to spend a lot of money.
The majority of homes that we visit for consultations are out-dated and in need of a pre-sale makeover, he said. The good news is that unlike major renovations, house staging is a simple and inexpensive way to bring your house up-to-date.

My assistants will move, store, paint and install with no effort required by the home owner.

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Preparing Your House For Sale