It's likely that most sellers know of the importance of the three C's (clutter, clean and curb appeal) when preparing their home for the market. These three things will always play an important role when it comes to getting a house show-ready.
However, there are three R's (re-arrange, resist and refresh) that you can help take your efforts a notch up and truly help set your home apart from the others on the market.
As a professional home stager in Atlanta, here are a few things I share with my occupied homeowners I work with:
- Rearrange - Showcase the features as well as the "real estate" the room has to offer. Arrange the furniture so that it helps draw the buyers eye to the features. When rearranging, consider what pieces could either be removed entirely or moved so that it creates more visual real estate.
- Resist - Resist the urge to show-off the collectibles. When selling a home, it's not about the treasures you've collected. In fact, leaving collectibles can actually be a distraction.
- Refresh - Minor changes with big rewards. Here are a few: change the knobs in the kitchen; change the faucets in the bathroom, recaulk around the bathtubs and change out the toilet seat.
The biggest challenge most homeowners have to contend with is figuring out how best to re-arrange the furniture. My advice, try a bunch of different scenarios, but keep in mind that you want to open up as much space as possible without looking too minimal.
If you need the advice of a professional home staging company in Atlanta, feel free to contact us to arrange an appointment.
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A Real Estate Staging Association Finalist for Professional Stager of the Year 2010, Kathy Nielsen understands what it takes to help sell homes quickly. Considered an expert within the home staging industry, and having years of experience, Kathy makes the perfect choice for preparing your home for the market in the Atlanta area.
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Great information presented in a way that is captivating and easily understood, Kathy. Well done. Regarding "resist," I often tell my Montreal home staging clients that we're selling their house, not their collection. It helps to keep things focused. -- Tanya in Montreal
Huge collections of Precious Moments....not sooo precious....though the collectors don't see the clutter effect...focus...focal points....ahhhh....
Pack it all up and sell the home, that's what many sellers need to do with their collections.
I read these tips all the time and I always get one more idea. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Kathy, Your three "R's" are wonderful information and easy to do! They can make an impact in a space more then most people might imagine.
Kathy - Simple, but valuable suggestions. That's why sellers need the guidance of a professional when selling.
The three R's of home preparation for a sale... quite a bit different from the 3 R's of education. Great post.
"R" eally good "R's Kathy. Great post!
The "R" that seems to be most difficult for sellers is "resist" and they can't be told enough how important it is to pack up their treasures. Great post Kathy!