maintenance, and upkeep. You also might end up with long-term benefits such as fewer showings, with less likelihood that you’ll eventually drop the price when you tire of waiting for a sale. If you spend appropriately by changing out some worn-out things and improving other facilities, you stand a better chance of selling your property quickly, and at a price that will earn you even more in time and profits.
BASIC RULES FOR HOME STAGING
The most important aspect of staging your home lies in removing all distractions that may prevent the home shopper from imagining themselves living in each space of your house. These basic concepts are involved in a well-staged-for-sale home. “Sparkling,” “pristine,” and “just like new” should describe the condition of your house. It shouldn’t be 10 years since the outsides of the second-floor windows were washed. Floors must look brand new. This is often achievable (and only feasible) by employing a cleaning crew’s services. It’s even considered a good investment to have your cleaning team in weekly to inspect and freshen while your home is for sale. Your windows, chimneys, shutters, and other areas should be professionally cleaned outside and inside the home. Fix or replace broken or worn-out items. A cracked tile or a dripping faucet will send a wrong impression to prospective buyers—that the home has been neglected. Replacing or getting these small items fixed before putting your house on the market is critical to your sale. Make use of the “50 percent rule.” Get rid of clutter in your house by half—at least! Since we tend to love our stuff, this might be the most difficult rule of all. Our stuff reflects our hobbies, memories,
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