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Assistant for Real Estate are Certified in Home Staging

Saturday, March 10th, 2007

Tips for Staging a Home

When it comes to showing a listing there are some very basic rules that need to be followed and here are a few of the more obvious ones:

out of sight and out of mind – remove all pets and pet paraphanelia – you clients may love Fido and his quirky odors and habits but not everyone loves a pet;

out of sight and out of mind 2 – same applies to children – out of the way, preferably out of the home so there are no noises and distractions – we want the potential buyer to be focused on the home not being assailed by a questioning 5 year old or a surly teenager feeling their space is being invaded when their room is inspected;

clean up the yard – first impressions do count so ensure that the yard is clean and tidy, mow the lawn and any basic repairs to the fence gets done;

make a grand entrance – walking into a home for the first time makes a great play on the mind of a potential buyer – ensure that the hallway is clean and tidy, free of obstruction and even better, give it a new coat of paint so you get that just painted smell and feel as you enter.

For more tips and hints on how to stage a home to sell take a look at our main website and order our free home staging guide.

Kandra Hamric

888-REVA-USA (738-2872)

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Home Staging

Saturday, February 17th, 2007

Assistant for Real Estate is a Certified Home Stager”

Among the many services that Assistant for Real estate offers is assistance in preparing or staging a home to maximum effect for showings.

We provide advice and guidance on how to emphasize architectural and landscaping features, improving the appeal of the home to potential buyers and improving the sales potential and price.

Visit us here to learn more about our services for staging a home to close that deal.

Kandra Hamric

888-REVA-USA (738-2872)

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Home Staging

Wednesday, June 14th, 2006

Home Staging

This is a vital concept when selling your real estate. Your property has to look exquisite, astonishing, enticing and lip-smacking good. Outside and inside.

The first thing any prospective buyer is going to see is the exterior of your property. So tidy it up. Repaint whatever you can, clean up your front yard and driveway, clean your windows. Mow your lawn, tend to your flower beds, and keep any outdoors fixtures clean. Also pay attention to the sidewalk outside your house, and give it a sweep. If you can entice the prospective buyer from their car and into the house, then you are well on your way to selling your home.

It’s all about creating the right impression – and first impression to remember.

Following the outside example, you should make sure that your interior is clean, tidy and spacious. Don’t forget to clean you windows inside, and pay attention to your window sills and frames. You should also make sure that your bathroom is spick and span, and your closet space organized and tidy.

You also need to consider the layout, décor and space of your interior. Is your home littered with various paraphernalia that has no meaning to the prospective buyer? Religious artifacts in particular should be removed prior to a viewing; not everyone has the same belief systems, and this is all about selling your real estate.

Similarly, you should consider removing family photos from prominent positions. Your prospective buyer wants to visualize their own photos or art in a particular wall space, not yours. If your pictures are out of site, the buyer can focus on the property. Don’t forget to check that all of your light-bulbs are working, and if any require changing, change them!

Your décor should be reviewed, and altered to improve the impression of space. Overbearing colors can create a cramped atmosphere, and should be replaced with neutral whites to allow the prospective buyer to consider the possibilities of the vast living space you seem to have with its glowing white walls! Any unnecessary appliances such as vacuum cleaners, toasters and games consoles should also be packed away.

For your real estate to show well, home staging is one of the top factors when selling your home.

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