[?] Subscribe To This Site		Home Staging Home Staging Thanks for visiting UGOTINFO.COM where you will find tips on how to sell your home in a more effective manner. Although there is current news about the housing market that look bleak, there are positive actions that can be taken to process a successful sale.The article below will introduce you to a method which may not be that well known. It is about home-staging. What is home staging and how does it help sell your home? The following article will introduce you to the process. Home Staging For Beginners By John Mulkey The purpose of staging is to create appeal; and, quite honestly, some homeowners are more gifted than others in that area. If you're not one of the gifted ones-and you may not know whether or not you are-ask for guidance. If you need help, visit a few model homes. You can get some great ideas there. Make notes of what you see in each room. You'll be surprised at how the accessories differ from what we actually use in our daily lives, but decorated models sell homes. Take advantage of what builders and decorators have learned. ENTRANCE The exterior and front door must be inviting, and the entrance area must be clean, and freshly painted. Paint or replace the front door if necessary. If the lock or entrance handle doesn't look new, replace it. Place colorful potted plants at the front entrance. If buyers are turned off before they enter, it's almost impossible to turn them on again. FOYER The first impression you want to give buyers is one of cleanliness. Hardwood floors must be free from all dust and should be polished. If there is furniture, it should also be clean and polished. Prospective buyers may be accompanied by agents, family, or friends, and they will pause in the entrance area. Make sure there is sufficient room. KITCHEN A kitchen can sell a home, but it must be great. Put away the coffee maker, blender, toaster, etc. after each use. Sure it's a bit of a hassle, but you're going for "Best in Class," and you won't be if you're not willing to make a few small sacrifices. NEVER leave dirty dishes, towels, or food in view. Clean out the cabinets and pantry. If you find things you haven't used in a year, you're probably not going to use them. Donate or sell them. Buyers need to feel that their stuff will fit in your space. If you have an "eat-in kitchen" set the table or bar with nice dishes and linen napkins DINING ROOM The dining room table and chairs must be clean and the table surface should be polished to a brilliant shine. Set the table for four with your finest china, crystal, and linen napkins. Remove any furniture that keeps the room from feeling large. The chandelier should be sparkling clean and any missing or burned-out bulbs must be replaced.

MASTER BEDROOM The first impression of the master suite comes at the doorway. How does it look? If the room is cluttered or crowded with too much furniture, remove some. Nightstands should contain a lamp and alarm clock only. If there is a phone, tissue, or medicines, put them away. If there is sufficient space, a small vase with one or two roses is nice, and perhaps one attractive book, but nothing more. Next, check the master closet. A couple of hours spent here can pay huge dividends. Neatness counts! Donate all clothing that is not being used. Create some empty space.

MASTER BATH For most buyers, the master bath is next to the kitchen in importance. Spend some time making it clean, neat, and sexy. Tile, tubs and showers, counters, and fixtures should sparkle. If you have wallpaper, unless it is simple and reasonably new, consider removing or painting over it. Clear the counter of all cosmetics, and all the items you normally use in the morning, except for a bottle or two of nice perfume or moisturizer. Place new towels on towel bars, and, of course, don't use them.

FAMILY/LIVING ROOM Most family rooms have too much furniture, unsightly jumbles of electronic equipment and TV's, and are frequently too dark. While a new owner probably lives in a similar fashion, theirs is different, and they will be turned off by yours. Make it neat, uncluttered, and easy to navigate. Remove extra furniture, with nothing left on coffee or end tables other than lamps and one or two books.

GARAGE Most garages are unkempt, need painting, and are collection places for junk. Clean it up, throwing away or donating anything you don't use. Store the rest away from your home. If you've already begun packing for your move, don't put the boxes in your garage; and don't put the extra stuff you just moved out of your house. While the kitchen and baths generally appeal more to women, a super clean and neat garage appeals to both sexes.

The objective is to attract a buyer. Tasteful staging can be done with little expense and can pay huge dividends, and if you lack confidence in your abilities, it may be helpful to consult a professional stager. Whether you choose to do it yourself or to use the services of a professional, the cost is small when compared to additional months of payments.

John Mulkeyhttp://www.TheHousingGuru.com

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