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Wednesday, December 5th, 2018
Fine Furniture Design Bedroom Sleigh Queen Bed is the focal piece in this lovely room. But how would it look without the framing elements roundabout?
Home staging of any house that’s about to be sold can be a time and energy-consuming process. Experts computed the average cost to be anywhere from $200 to $2,000 depending on the type of work that was done. But is home staging really worth all your effort, time, and money?
Increased Chances of Selling
Your goal as you plan to sell your home is to be able to dispose it at the maximum possible price. Your chances in selling it goes high as you decide to stage prior to listing. This is, after all, the whole reason for staging which is to show to the market how wonderful your home is.
First Impressions Last
As potential buyers walk into your home and see it for the first time, they are constantly making observations. Of course, they would want to see how comfortable they are going to be in this home and how the layout, number of rooms, and the house’s size would affect their lifestyle.
These people are also searching for clues that would show the true condition of the structure.
A well staged home gives an impression of a well-kept house. Home staging does require basic repairs so, yes, you are going to have to do some minor repairs prior to staging your home. Cosmetic touches such as redecorating and repainting will create a house in tiptop shape.
Pack Ahead of Schedule
You will have to pack all of your stuff eventually so why not do it ahead of time? begin now as you pack and prepare your home to be staged. Remove every clutter within the premises.
Pack every personal belonging so that no buyer would be able to see them.
Haggle the Asking Price
Many homebuyers are now educated buyers and most of them know all about property values and such. This is in light of the housing crisis so they now scrutinize and haggle.
But when you stage your home, you get the upper hand by being able to haggle the price. Seeing that the house looks great and all will give them the impression that you are justified to ask for the price that you’ve set and while you still need to check the market value for homes such as yours, the buyers’ emotions would be hugely affected by what they already see.
A house that seems move-in ready is a house that can afford to ask for a hefty price.
Size Matters
Staging a home can also maximize the usable space which means you’ll be able to give the impression that the house is bigger than it seems. Try walking in a house with just a few pieces of furniture and you’d know what’s meant here.
Fill up your house with the correct sizes and number of furniture so it won’t feel cramped. Be wary of the flow that you need to establish in every room. Take note that every door must be able to swing open with ease and completely. It must not hit any of the furniture in a room.
Define the Purpose
What a chaotic scene it would be if the buyers would keep asking what the room is for. A buyer must never guess, or worse ask, the purpose of a room. You might have set up a basement slash gaming room in the past but this is your setup not the buyers’ so it is best to give every room a single purpose when you’re staging it.
There are also buyers whose vision might not be as expansive as yours so they must know what the room is for the moment they step into it. Take the guessing game out of your staged home.
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Posted in Home Staging, Interior Design 101, Interior Design Elements | Comments Off on Why Do Home Staging?
Tuesday, March 27th, 2018
The bay windows in this bedroom highlight the beauty of the furnishings in it. Featured here is the Upholstered Shelter King Bed from the Harbor Springs Collection of Fine Furniture Design.
One of the chief mistakes that most homeowners make when they are about to sell their homes is their hesitation to upgrade. They think that they’re not gonna live there any longer so why make added efforts? But it is said that an upgrade or home improvement right before selling the home can up the value of the property by roughly 57% which is a huge deal.
Your inability to decide on a proper home upgrade could lead to losses. But if you’re thinking about costs that could break the bank, think again. Even a color palette alteration could already go a long, long way. Just think of it this way, your inaction could lead to maintenance and staging costs plus it could leave your house on the market longer.
The Laundry Room
This may be the last room that you have in mind when it comes to remodeling projects but 92% of home buyers need a room where they can stack the clean laundry. The laundry room topped the most-wanted home features on the NAHB or National Association of Home Builders’ list.
The basement is often the least costly space to put it plus, more often than not, the utility lines are already set up there.
Just as important as the indoor appeal is, the outdoors must be aesthetically pleasing to look at. Featured here is the Hooker Furniture Living Room Melange Flowered Drum Table which you can also use as a patio decorative piece.
The Kitchen
How many house flipping shows have you seen on TV? Don’t the houses that have the loveliest kitchens sell like hotcakes? If you want the best for the heart of your home, then install some quartz countertops. These are now believed to even be more popular than marble.
Hardwood Flooring
While a great-looking wall-to-wall carpet is awesome, nothing can make a home look especially elegant than hardwood floors. Compared to other flooring materials, hardwood can last for decades and is much easier to clean than carpets.
Wood flooring is also more hygienic than carpeting. They are cleaner and much easier to maintain. Just imagine the unpleasant odors that can come from carpets and you’d realize why wood beats it hands down.
Sellers who are on a budget could consider engineered wood. These are hardwood veneers that are wrapped in layers of fiberboard, plywood, and hardwood.
The Tub
This is a luxurious added feature inside a spa-like bathroom. As much as you can, add a soaking tub since these are deeper, more modern-looking, and they tend to be more relaxing.
Bay Windows
One look at this type of window and you’d want to get inside the house. These windows don’t just look great they’re also going to help in saving energy because they let in natural light. About 90% of buyers look for energy efficient features.
Energy efficient windows such as a bay window can cut heating and cooling costs by about 12%. Don’t worry about aesthetics because even Energy-Star rated windows come with invisible glass coating and improved frames. Value-wise, these windows enhance the curb appeal so that’s another win for a homeowner who wants to sell his property soon.
Outdoor Lighting
Illumination is an important aspect of marketing a home. Properly-lit manicured lawn with ample exterior lighting are just the right things that will catch buyers’ attention. Add walkway lights, spotlight, and pendant lights to add to the security and aesthetics of your home.
A Patio
Don’t ever make the mistake of neglecting the backyard when you’re selling your property because about 87% of home buyers are looking for a lovely patio. These days, this outdoor part of a home has become one of the most sought-after features of homes.
People tend to envision themselves resting in their backyard and enjoying some barbecue, hotdogs, and burgers with their family.
Garage Storage
About 86% of home buyers look for a storage space within the garage since this is easier to get to than the backyard shed or the attic. Be sure to organize the cabinets and racks in a way that the items they hold are easily accessible.
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Posted in Home Buying, Interior Design 101 | Comments Off on What Home Buyers Want (and Need) the Most
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