{"id":1048,"date":"2018-09-21T05:48:34","date_gmt":"2018-09-21T05:48:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.runningforrealestate.com\/?p=1048"},"modified":"2018-09-21T05:48:34","modified_gmt":"2018-09-21T05:48:34","slug":"staging-home-sale-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/index.php\/2018\/09\/21\/staging-home-sale-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling Your Home Faster and for More Money with Staging – Tips for a Successful Open House"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Staging is the key to a successful open house<\/h1>\n

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Holding an open house is no guarantee that your home is going to sell and more often than not sellers end up feeling disappointed after the big day has come and gone. Simply opening up your home to buyers isn\u2019t enough. First, make a few simple changes to boost your home\u2019s buying potential. Too many sellers neglect these easy open house preparations that will make a huge difference.<\/p>\n

First Impressions<\/h1>\n

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No matter how much time and money you spend fixing up the inside of your home, it’s the outside of the house that potential buyers are going to see first. Never underestimate the importance of first impressions, particularly in home-selling.<\/p>\n

Wash the outside of your home. According to HGTV, this can give you a big boost of curb appeal<\/a>. Clean out the gutters, wash the windows and make sure the front door is nice and clean. Repaint the door and window trim if needed. A set of brand-new house numbers may also be in order, an inexpensive way to make your home look nice and fresh.<\/p>\n

Spruce Up Your Lawn<\/h1>\n

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Curb appeal<\/a> will get people in the door of your house, and that’s how you find buyers.<\/a> Make your home look so appealing that house hunters can’t resist. Start by making your lawn look amazing. Mow the grass, get rid of leaves and make sure there are no weeds. Give attention to your flower beds and landscaping. According to House Logic, fresh mulch and nicely pruned shrubs go a long way toward boosting your curb appeal.<\/p>\n

Add some pops of color to your landscaping. Plant a few flowers in bright hues of yellow and orange. They will quickly catch the eyes of potential homebuyers. Pansies, tulips and geraniums are easy to find everywhere and grow in pretty, vivid shades.<\/p>\n

Consider having the driveway repaved. It\u2019s not as expensive as you think to have fresh asphalt put down and this will greatly increase<\/a> your curb appeal. A nice, new driveway makes a huge impression.<\/p>\n

Don’t forget the mailbox. Clean it or repaint it<\/a> to make the mailbox look new, and add a pretty border of flowers around it.<\/p>\n

What Else Curb Appeal Can Do<\/h1>\n

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Great curb appeal<\/a> doesn’t just get people to notice your home, but also it can actually increase the resale<\/a> value of your home, according to Forbes. The money you put into landscaping will actually go back into your pocket when you sell your property, so it’s worth it to put extra care and attention into this detail.<\/p>\n

Plant shrubs to fill in empty spaces and bare areas. Shrubs are relatively inexpensive and easy to plant, and you can buy them full-grown so you don’t have to wait for the fruits of your labor to appear.<\/p>\n

Use Staging for Selling Success<\/h1>\n

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Once you get buyers in the door of your home, make sure they like what they see. With a little bit of simple staging, you can encourage people to start bidding on your property.<\/p>\n

First, remove clutter and knickknacks. Potential buyers want to see a simple design<\/a> so they can imagine their own belongings, not your favorite family photos. Stick with simple furnishings, but don’t make the interior of your home too bare. Add some colorful pillows to the sofa, put a pretty vase of fresh flowers on your kitchen table and leave just a couple of small appliances on the kitchen counter. Display guest towels in the bathroom, and make up all the beds with beautiful linen and blankets.<\/p>\n

Have an Easy Open House<\/h1>\n

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Make some simple preparations before the big day will help you to impress potential buyers. Focus on your curb appeal, stage your rooms, and you will get the results you want.<\/p>\n

As a real estate broker working with many sellers and buyers and owning my own company, I can offer a commission discount or two months of free staging for new clients who mention this blog. Some conditions and restrictions apply! When you work with the best, you get the best, so feel free to call me at 916-342-2446, or e-mail at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com. To search online and get free listings, go to www.dynamicsacramentohomes.com.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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Author<\/h2>\n

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Suzie Wilson<\/strong> is an interior designer with more than 20 years experience. What started as a hobby (and often, a favor to friends) turned into a passion for creating soothing spaces in homes of every size and style. While her goal always includes making homes look beautiful, her true focus is on fashioning them into serene, stress-free environments that inspire tranquility in all who enter. The Ultimate Guide to Prepping Your Home for an Open House<\/em><\/strong> is filled with tips, tricks and other advice based on Suzie\u2019s years of experience in interior home design that will set you up for success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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