flowers, and coffee table books give life to a room. Creatively hung wall art can do the same. A bedroom that has one bed with one pillow and blanket may make the room seem bare and lonely. By adding a table with a lamp and a rocking chair draped with a throw you can heighten its appeal. Be sure to add elements of the same color, shape, or texture to unify the room. Any splashes of color should appear in wall art or any place you want to draw attention. Learn to strike a balance between staging and living in your home. You can even seasonally decorate your home without dashing its appeal. The main goal is to keep your home clean and free of clutter that distracts would-be buyers. Even simple things can make a big impact on the final sale price of a home. You have two options for staging a home: hire a professional home stager or do it yourself. If you are considering hiring someone, I can provide recommendations. I am happy to help you use your furnishings and I can bring my items over and help you stage your home.
TO STAY OR NOT TO STAY?
Home sellers often ask whether they should stay in their home while it is on the market or move out. There are pros and cons to both and factors that can tip the scale to one side. However, there can also be a compromise.
Pros of Moving Out
If the seller has engaged a real estate agent, the burden of showing a vacant home is virtually eliminated. The home will be ready to show at a moment's notice.
Buyers’ real estate agents are also more likely to want to show
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