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Don't let a lackluster housing market get you down. Rent N Sell Realty fights back by offering our clients the tools and resources they need to make their properties more competitive!
By taking the quiz and answering some questions about the way you live in your home and how you describe your house, you can get an idea of how much work it will be to prepare the house to appeal to potential buyers. This RNSR site also includes tips for preparing your house for sale.
Homeowner Quiz
What kind of homeowner are you?
Take the quiz and find out your personalized tips for preparing your home for sale.
1) After finishing your dinner do you:
a. Leave everything on the table and come back to clean up later.
b. Take the dishes off the table, put away the leftovers and pile the dishes in the sink or dishwasher for later.
c. Clean the table put away the leftovers and washes the dishes right away.
2) Your home office has a desk that is:
a. Covered with papers, receipts and random objects.
b. A pile of stacks. There is enough free space to do your work and you can still find what you’re looking for.
c. Clean and neat. Everything has its place and papers are filed right away.
3) You’ve just finished your laundry, do you:
a. Leave the clothes in a pile on a chair. It’s easier to find them later this way.
b. Fold and put the clothes in any drawer with available space.
c. Fold and put away your clothes in their appropriate drawers.
4) In your household you have:
a. A dog or cat that is allowed indoors.
b. A smoker who often/always smokes indoors.
c. None of the above.
5) How do you accessorize your home?
a. I like to display personal mementos, souvenirs and family photos around my home.
b. I love decorative accessories and like to feature eclectic ethnic artifacts and antique items around my home.
c. I prefer clean and tidy surfaces and display few decorative or personal items around the house.
6) Which of the following best describes your home?
a. My home is eclectic and fun with bright colors and accessories throughout.
b. My home is traditional with warm paint colors and lots of dark wood.
c. My home is in a modern and simple style with neutral colors and few accessories.
7) Spring has arrived and your yard is in need of some maintenance, do you:
a. Rake the yard and generally get rid of debris.
b. Clean the yard of debris and mow the lawn.
c. Clean the yard of debris, mow the lawn, clear the weeds, apply fertilizer and plant new flowers.
8) Which best describes your home:
a. I haven’t had the time to properly decorate most of my home and a couple of the smaller rooms are used only for storage. Some minor repairs are still waiting to be done around the house.
b. The main areas of my home are decorated and furnished but I never got around to properly decorating and furnishing the basement or guestroom. Some minor repairs are still waiting to be fixed around the house.
c. I have taken the time to properly furnish and decorate every room. I have also undertaken several renovation projects throughout the years.
Give yourself a score of 1 for every “a”, a score of 3 for every “b”, and a score of 5 for every “c” answer.
If your score is between 8 and 16, you need to roll up your sleeves and get working to prepare your home for sale. Based on your responses, your home will need deep cleaning and de-cluttering before showings start
Deep clean your home making sure each room and surface is spotless. Make sure to remember your appliances and windows too.
Get rid of the clutter to allow buyers to properly see your home. Pack away unnecessary items and make sure counters and tables are free of appliances and personal items. If any rooms are used for storage alone, pack away the items and properly furnish the rooms. Don’t leave them empty as buyers will have a hard time visualizing living in a space without any furniture
Put away collectibles and family photos to help de-personalize your home. Buyers will be able to imagine themselves in your space better without your personal items around.
Although your fun sense of décor and color may suit your personality, go neutral for the sale. Adding a fresh coat of neutral paint and getting rid of unusual accessories will ensure that your home appeals to a larger pool of buyers.
If pets or a smoker reside in your home, remember that you probably won’t notice the smell if you’re around them all the time. Have a trusted friend give you an honest opinion and deep clean to get rid of the odour.
And lastly, don’t forget curb appeal. First impressions count, and buyers begin to form an opinion as soon as they pull into your driveway. Keep your yard neat and tidy with your lawn and shrubs trimmed, and flower beds weeded. Store away your children’s toys and garbage bins, and give the exterior of your home a good wash or a fresh coat of paint.
If your score is between 17 and 32, there are a few easy steps you can take to make your home more appealing to buyers.
Clean your home from top to bottom, making sure you pay special attention to kitchens and bathrooms. Make sure to de-clutter and reorganize your home. Remove any excess furniture to enhance the feel of openness and space. Storage space is a top priority for buyers, so clean and organizes your closets and storage areas. Get rid of anything you don’t need and make sure your closets are not overflowing with items.
Brighten and lighten up your home with a fresh coat of neutral colored paint. Soft neutrals such as pale yellows and grays can give a house a nice sophisticated look that appeals to most buyers.
Store away your eclectic accessories and create more room on your counters and tabletops. Your unique items may be an expression of your personality but they might also make it hard for buyers to visualize themselves in the space.
And last but not least, fix that leaky faucet and any other minor repairs that you’ve been neglecting around the house.
If your score is between 33 and 40, your home is in top shape and will only need a little bit of work to bring in that sale.
One great way to stimulate buyers’ imaginations is to set the scene. Put fresh flowers on the mantle and set the dining room table for a formal dinner. If it’s a cold day, light a fire in the fireplace. Look at your home through the buyers’ eyes and create an atmosphere that will help them envision themselves living there.
To further enhance your home’s curb appeal, spruce up your flower beds with new flowers and ground cover to give the home additional touches of color.
Moving Hard-to-Sell Homes with Staging
When the market slumps or you get stuck with a hard-to-sell property, you may have to ramp up your efforts -- market a little more heavily, spend more time on the phones, pound the pavement, and generate enthusiasm at showings and open houses.
Another strategy is to simply try to make the house look nicer than the rest of the homes in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, when you are dealing with sellers, they are often reluctant to take on much of the work to beautify their homes. When you offer the awkward advice that they need to remove the clutter, clear out their closets and other storage areas, and make their home spotless, many sellers simply think that you expect them to do your job.
RNSR is a real estate agent, and does not have to be a certified home staging specialist, but we can offer this service to our clients.
Appealing to Eyes and Ears of Buyers
Faced with a massive glut of unsold homes, many would-be sellers are struggling to make their properties stand out in today's downtrodden real estate market. But while the economic head winds are beyond property owners' control, Sellers can dramatically improve their chances of making a sale by devoting attention to an often-overlooked corner of real estate marketing: home staging.
Depersonalize the space by removing family photos, trophies, posters, etc.
Clear high-traffic areas of excess furnishings to maximize feeling of space
Highlight key features in each room, and make sure they are not obscured by plants or furnishings
Since would-be buyers will get their first impression of each room from the doorway, homeowners should use that perspective to judge their staging work. "Do your homework, go back to the doorway. Do some more, go back to the doorway" that way, you'll be better able to ensure that each room appeals to buyers.
Then start with the living room. This is often one of the buyer’s first impressions and can make or break the sale. If extensive clutter exists throughout the home, do the living room first and the rest later.
There's no doubt that the kitchen is the heart of the home, and the fastest way to the hearts of home buyers. Seventy-nine per cent of buyers said they would be willing to pay a premium for a home with a renovated kitchen.
Partially clear off built-in shelves, cabinets, and countertops. These are important features that need to be prominently displayed.
Cleaning up and de-cluttering can gain you thousands of dollars at the time of the sale and cost you as little as a few hundred dollars, if you use experts, to get the job done, start with the most cost-effective projects and remember to keep a journal of jobs and receipts. While bathroom and kitchen up-grades generally help appreciation, not all home additions will add value to the property - other than that value which you personally enjoy. Also, "often, people who smoke or who have pets are so accustomed to the smells that they don't notice it." "We always recommend that our sellers get a second opinion of their home to know how potential buyers may see it."
While it's common to see houses undergo major renovations shortly after a new owner moves in, most buyers say they would prefer to buy a house that doesn't need work. Sixty-three per cent of those surveyed said they would buy a higher-priced home that does not require renovations, rather than a lower-priced fixer-upper. But the poll also found that 65 per cent of buyers thought it would cost more than $5,000 to update a newly purchased home to their tastes, and 57 per cent said they wanted to do that within six months of moving in.
That can be a very costly mistake for sellers. "They put stuff in storage and they pay for it year after year and then when they finally look at it, it's nothing they want."
Plan a yard-sale, or a tax-deductible donation to remove old furniture and toys, appliances and other clutter material. Your attic, garage, closets, cupboards and storage space will look so much bigger, and moving will be easier for you.
Make homes welcoming
More Low-Cost Ideas to Increase Salability
You can’t always predict what will capture buyers’ fancy (or what will turn them off). But most buyers respond to certain things, such as a clean, clutter-free home in good repair. Homes that owners keep in tip-top shape for showings garner higher offers than homes that aren't ready for ShowTime. You might have already suggested that clients paint their homes or do some major repairs. But other small-scale details can prove just as important in creating a salable home. Here are ten small-scale suggestions that you can give to help sellers prepare their homes for showings.
Welcome the buyer at the entry. Put out a new doormat, but avoid mats with cutesy sayings. Clean and polish the brass door knocker. Put potted flowers on the porch. Make sure the front entry floor is always sparkling clean and the porch and steps are always swept. First impressions count.
Stimulate buyers' imaginations. Set the dinner table with your best china. Use the coziness and romance of the fireplace to advantage. Put a pair of wine glasses and a vase of flowers on the coffee table in front of the fire. Your goal is to set a scene that will encourage buyers to imagine them living in your home.
Create a spacious feeling. Make sure that all doors, cabinets and drawers open all the way without bumping into anything or sticking. Clean out the entry closet and put only a few hangers in it, so that the buyer can visualize winter coats. Move oversized furniture to a storage facility. Make sure entrances to all rooms have an open flow.
Create a Mood. Light a fire in the fireplace. Make it romantic by placing two champagne glasses on a nearby table. Turn on soft music. If you have water fountains, turn them on. They are especially useful for drowning out traffic noise.
Make the most of views. Disguise unsightly views. Put a screen or a basket of flowers in front of a fireplace if it isn’t in use. Let breezes move your sheer curtains at the window. Make sure the interior is visible from the street. All windows must be crystal clean and clear.
Avoid eccentric decor. De-personalize your teenager's room, the game room or other areas by removing wild posters or any decorative item that could be construed as offensive. Remove decorations which might not appeal to the masses, from hanging beads in doorways to jars where your children store their spider collections.
Let there be light. Increase the wattage in light bulbs in the laundry room, kitchen and bathrooms. For showings, turn on lights in every room, including appliance lights and closet lights. Brighten dark rooms with few windows by placing spot lights on the floor behind furniture. Turn off TV.
Show how your family made the house a home. Put photos of your family enjoying your home in at least three different places.
Provide Thoughtful Cards. Attach printed cards to items and in rooms that provide further information the buyer might miss or might not know. You have so little time to make an impression. If you have an antique chandelier in your dining room, put a card on it that discloses its age and other important details. If you have removed the washer and dryer from the laundry room, attach a card to the wall describing the room. If your basement stairs are steep, attach a card to the railing that cautions buyers to watch their step. Take care when placing a card that says: "Not included in the sale." That will make a buyer want it, but you can play that later to your advantage.
Now, tell your customer to step back, stand outside the front door, as much as 30 feet away, and evaluate the feeling they get. Is the house warm and inviting? Does it feel like home? Then perhaps it will to buyers, too. Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference.
Cheapskate Tips for Staging Your Spare Room
hy stage your spare room? A staged bedroom helps emphasize the size of the house and number of bedrooms, not to mention giving the impression of a well-rounded residence. Also, a clean bedroom looks a lot better than a cluttered spare room. Since a proper home staging can lead to a quicker sale and higher sale price, the time and money you spend on this can net you significant returns.
1. Dig into the Pile
If you have a spare room in the house you're planning to sell, you may well have something that you can use to stage it with. Is that a lamp hidden under all those old suitcases and the clothes you can't quite bear to throw away? Drag it out and see if there can't be something done with it. If you have an old set of drawers awaiting a visit from your local Salvation Army, ask them to hold off and see if you can use it to complete the illusion that this is a guest bedroom. The same goes for any old bed, painting, etc. that you can temporarily repurpose from your belongings.
2. Borrow
You probably know someone, family or friend, who has a spare bed, furniture or tasteful art that you can temporarily place in the room to create the illusion of a happy bedroom. Many people will happily give you castoff furniture in return for you taking it to the local thrift store upon the sale of your home. If the item is to be returned, however, make sure it gets returned clean and in the same (or better!) shape it was when you first borrowed it.
3. Free cycle, Craigslist and thrift stores
Freecycle.org is a non-profit organization that began for the purpose of enabling people to get rid of unwanted items without sending them to a landfill. There are groups all over the world. Craigslist and other ad sites are another alternative. Many people are just trying to get rid of their stuff, hopefully for a few bucks. Much of this is perfect for staging purposes. Thrift stores are another cheap option.
4. Redecorate
A coat of paint or an inexpensive slipcover can make dingy walls and old furniture look much more attractive. Choose a bright, airy color for the walls, perhaps a white, blue or pale yellow. Furniture can be given a quick coat of paint that perhaps matches the room's trim or complements the color of the walls. Make sure your blankets, rugs and curtains are in a solid neutral color, which will pull the room together without distracting the eye.
5. Re-purpose
What you're aiming for is the look of a bedroom, not necessarily the actual article. This means that your coffee table could actually be a box covered with an attractive looking tablecloth. It may surprise you how well a blanket or throw can help disguise any furniture dings, rips or scratches. Your bed doesn't have to be an actual mattress; air mattresses set up underneath some art with a comforter and plump pillows are all the bed you need.
Don't let a lackluster housing market get you down. Rent N Sell Realty fights back by offering our clients the tools and resources they need to make their properties more competitive!
By taking the quiz and answering some questions about the way you live in your home and how you describe your house, you can get an idea of how much work it will be to prepare the house to appeal to potential buyers. This RNSR site also includes tips for preparing your house for sale.
Homeowner Quiz
What kind of homeowner are you?
Take the quiz and find out your personalized tips for preparing your home for sale.
1) After finishing your dinner do you:
a. Leave everything on the table and come back to clean up later.
b. Take the dishes off the table, put away the leftovers and pile the dishes in the sink or dishwasher for later.
c. Clean the table put away the leftovers and washes the dishes right away.
2) Your home office has a desk that is:
a. Covered with papers, receipts and random objects.
b. A pile of stacks. There is enough free space to do your work and you can still find what you’re looking for.
c. Clean and neat. Everything has its place and papers are filed right away.
3) You’ve just finished your laundry, do you:
a. Leave the clothes in a pile on a chair. It’s easier to find them later this way.
b. Fold and put the clothes in any drawer with available space.
c. Fold and put away your clothes in their appropriate drawers.
4) In your household you have:
a. A dog or cat that is allowed indoors.
b. A smoker who often/always smokes indoors.
c. None of the above.
5) How do you accessorize your home?
a. I like to display personal mementos, souvenirs and family photos around my home.
b. I love decorative accessories and like to feature eclectic ethnic artifacts and antique items around my home.
c. I prefer clean and tidy surfaces and display few decorative or personal items around the house.
6) Which of the following best describes your home?
a. My home is eclectic and fun with bright colors and accessories throughout.
b. My home is traditional with warm paint colors and lots of dark wood.
c. My home is in a modern and simple style with neutral colors and few accessories.
7) Spring has arrived and your yard is in need of some maintenance, do you:
a. Rake the yard and generally get rid of debris.
b. Clean the yard of debris and mow the lawn.
c. Clean the yard of debris, mow the lawn, clear the weeds, apply fertilizer and plant new flowers.
8) Which best describes your home:
a. I haven’t had the time to properly decorate most of my home and a couple of the smaller rooms are used only for storage. Some minor repairs are still waiting to be done around the house.
b. The main areas of my home are decorated and furnished but I never got around to properly decorating and furnishing the basement or guestroom. Some minor repairs are still waiting to be fixed around the house.
c. I have taken the time to properly furnish and decorate every room. I have also undertaken several renovation projects throughout the years.
Give yourself a score of 1 for every “a”, a score of 3 for every “b”, and a score of 5 for every “c” answer.
If your score is between 8 and 16, you need to roll up your sleeves and get working to prepare your home for sale. Based on your responses, your home will need deep cleaning and de-cluttering before showings start
Deep clean your home making sure each room and surface is spotless. Make sure to remember your appliances and windows too.
Get rid of the clutter to allow buyers to properly see your home. Pack away unnecessary items and make sure counters and tables are free of appliances and personal items. If any rooms are used for storage alone, pack away the items and properly furnish the rooms. Don’t leave them empty as buyers will have a hard time visualizing living in a space without any furniture
Put away collectibles and family photos to help de-personalize your home. Buyers will be able to imagine themselves in your space better without your personal items around.
Although your fun sense of décor and color may suit your personality, go neutral for the sale. Adding a fresh coat of neutral paint and getting rid of unusual accessories will ensure that your home appeals to a larger pool of buyers.
If pets or a smoker reside in your home, remember that you probably won’t notice the smell if you’re around them all the time. Have a trusted friend give you an honest opinion and deep clean to get rid of the odour.
And lastly, don’t forget curb appeal. First impressions count, and buyers begin to form an opinion as soon as they pull into your driveway. Keep your yard neat and tidy with your lawn and shrubs trimmed, and flower beds weeded. Store away your children’s toys and garbage bins, and give the exterior of your home a good wash or a fresh coat of paint.
If your score is between 17 and 32, there are a few easy steps you can take to make your home more appealing to buyers.
Clean your home from top to bottom, making sure you pay special attention to kitchens and bathrooms. Make sure to de-clutter and reorganize your home. Remove any excess furniture to enhance the feel of openness and space. Storage space is a top priority for buyers, so clean and organizes your closets and storage areas. Get rid of anything you don’t need and make sure your closets are not overflowing with items.
Brighten and lighten up your home with a fresh coat of neutral colored paint. Soft neutrals such as pale yellows and grays can give a house a nice sophisticated look that appeals to most buyers.
Store away your eclectic accessories and create more room on your counters and tabletops. Your unique items may be an expression of your personality but they might also make it hard for buyers to visualize themselves in the space.
And last but not least, fix that leaky faucet and any other minor repairs that you’ve been neglecting around the house.
If your score is between 33 and 40, your home is in top shape and will only need a little bit of work to bring in that sale.
One great way to stimulate buyers’ imaginations is to set the scene. Put fresh flowers on the mantle and set the dining room table for a formal dinner. If it’s a cold day, light a fire in the fireplace. Look at your home through the buyers’ eyes and create an atmosphere that will help them envision themselves living there.
To further enhance your home’s curb appeal, spruce up your flower beds with new flowers and ground cover to give the home additional touches of color.
Moving Hard-to-Sell Homes with Staging
When the market slumps or you get stuck with a hard-to-sell property, you may have to ramp up your efforts -- market a little more heavily, spend more time on the phones, pound the pavement, and generate enthusiasm at showings and open houses.
Another strategy is to simply try to make the house look nicer than the rest of the homes in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, when you are dealing with sellers, they are often reluctant to take on much of the work to beautify their homes. When you offer the awkward advice that they need to remove the clutter, clear out their closets and other storage areas, and make their home spotless, many sellers simply think that you expect them to do your job.
RNSR is a real estate agent, and does not have to be a certified home staging specialist, but we can offer this service to our clients.
Appealing to Eyes and Ears of Buyers
Faced with a massive glut of unsold homes, many would-be sellers are struggling to make their properties stand out in today's downtrodden real estate market. But while the economic head winds are beyond property owners' control, Sellers can dramatically improve their chances of making a sale by devoting attention to an often-overlooked corner of real estate marketing: home staging.
Depersonalize the space by removing family photos, trophies, posters, etc.
Clear high-traffic areas of excess furnishings to maximize feeling of space
Highlight key features in each room, and make sure they are not obscured by plants or furnishings
Since would-be buyers will get their first impression of each room from the doorway, homeowners should use that perspective to judge their staging work. "Do your homework, go back to the doorway. Do some more, go back to the doorway" that way, you'll be better able to ensure that each room appeals to buyers.
Then start with the living room. This is often one of the buyer’s first impressions and can make or break the sale. If extensive clutter exists throughout the home, do the living room first and the rest later.
There's no doubt that the kitchen is the heart of the home, and the fastest way to the hearts of home buyers. Seventy-nine per cent of buyers said they would be willing to pay a premium for a home with a renovated kitchen.
Partially clear off built-in shelves, cabinets, and countertops. These are important features that need to be prominently displayed.
Cleaning up and de-cluttering can gain you thousands of dollars at the time of the sale and cost you as little as a few hundred dollars, if you use experts, to get the job done, start with the most cost-effective projects and remember to keep a journal of jobs and receipts. While bathroom and kitchen up-grades generally help appreciation, not all home additions will add value to the property - other than that value which you personally enjoy. Also, "often, people who smoke or who have pets are so accustomed to the smells that they don't notice it." "We always recommend that our sellers get a second opinion of their home to know how potential buyers may see it."
While it's common to see houses undergo major renovations shortly after a new owner moves in, most buyers say they would prefer to buy a house that doesn't need work. Sixty-three per cent of those surveyed said they would buy a higher-priced home that does not require renovations, rather than a lower-priced fixer-upper. But the poll also found that 65 per cent of buyers thought it would cost more than $5,000 to update a newly purchased home to their tastes, and 57 per cent said they wanted to do that within six months of moving in.
That can be a very costly mistake for sellers. "They put stuff in storage and they pay for it year after year and then when they finally look at it, it's nothing they want."
Plan a yard-sale, or a tax-deductible donation to remove old furniture and toys, appliances and other clutter material. Your attic, garage, closets, cupboards and storage space will look so much bigger, and moving will be easier for you.
Make homes welcoming
More Low-Cost Ideas to Increase Salability
You can’t always predict what will capture buyers’ fancy (or what will turn them off). But most buyers respond to certain things, such as a clean, clutter-free home in good repair. Homes that owners keep in tip-top shape for showings garner higher offers than homes that aren't ready for ShowTime. You might have already suggested that clients paint their homes or do some major repairs. But other small-scale details can prove just as important in creating a salable home. Here are ten small-scale suggestions that you can give to help sellers prepare their homes for showings.
Welcome the buyer at the entry. Put out a new doormat, but avoid mats with cutesy sayings. Clean and polish the brass door knocker. Put potted flowers on the porch. Make sure the front entry floor is always sparkling clean and the porch and steps are always swept. First impressions count.
Stimulate buyers' imaginations. Set the dinner table with your best china. Use the coziness and romance of the fireplace to advantage. Put a pair of wine glasses and a vase of flowers on the coffee table in front of the fire. Your goal is to set a scene that will encourage buyers to imagine them living in your home.
Create a spacious feeling. Make sure that all doors, cabinets and drawers open all the way without bumping into anything or sticking. Clean out the entry closet and put only a few hangers in it, so that the buyer can visualize winter coats. Move oversized furniture to a storage facility. Make sure entrances to all rooms have an open flow.
Create a Mood. Light a fire in the fireplace. Make it romantic by placing two champagne glasses on a nearby table. Turn on soft music. If you have water fountains, turn them on. They are especially useful for drowning out traffic noise.
Make the most of views. Disguise unsightly views. Put a screen or a basket of flowers in front of a fireplace if it isn’t in use. Let breezes move your sheer curtains at the window. Make sure the interior is visible from the street. All windows must be crystal clean and clear.
Avoid eccentric decor. De-personalize your teenager's room, the game room or other areas by removing wild posters or any decorative item that could be construed as offensive. Remove decorations which might not appeal to the masses, from hanging beads in doorways to jars where your children store their spider collections.
Let there be light. Increase the wattage in light bulbs in the laundry room, kitchen and bathrooms. For showings, turn on lights in every room, including appliance lights and closet lights. Brighten dark rooms with few windows by placing spot lights on the floor behind furniture. Turn off TV.
Show how your family made the house a home. Put photos of your family enjoying your home in at least three different places.
Provide Thoughtful Cards. Attach printed cards to items and in rooms that provide further information the buyer might miss or might not know. You have so little time to make an impression. If you have an antique chandelier in your dining room, put a card on it that discloses its age and other important details. If you have removed the washer and dryer from the laundry room, attach a card to the wall describing the room. If your basement stairs are steep, attach a card to the railing that cautions buyers to watch their step. Take care when placing a card that says: "Not included in the sale." That will make a buyer want it, but you can play that later to your advantage.
Now, tell your customer to step back, stand outside the front door, as much as 30 feet away, and evaluate the feeling they get. Is the house warm and inviting? Does it feel like home? Then perhaps it will to buyers, too. Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference.
Cheapskate Tips for Staging Your Spare Room
hy stage your spare room? A staged bedroom helps emphasize the size of the house and number of bedrooms, not to mention giving the impression of a well-rounded residence. Also, a clean bedroom looks a lot better than a cluttered spare room. Since a proper home staging can lead to a quicker sale and higher sale price, the time and money you spend on this can net you significant returns.
1. Dig into the Pile
If you have a spare room in the house you're planning to sell, you may well have something that you can use to stage it with. Is that a lamp hidden under all those old suitcases and the clothes you can't quite bear to throw away? Drag it out and see if there can't be something done with it. If you have an old set of drawers awaiting a visit from your local Salvation Army, ask them to hold off and see if you can use it to complete the illusion that this is a guest bedroom. The same goes for any old bed, painting, etc. that you can temporarily repurpose from your belongings.
2. Borrow
You probably know someone, family or friend, who has a spare bed, furniture or tasteful art that you can temporarily place in the room to create the illusion of a happy bedroom. Many people will happily give you castoff furniture in return for you taking it to the local thrift store upon the sale of your home. If the item is to be returned, however, make sure it gets returned clean and in the same (or better!) shape it was when you first borrowed it.
3. Free cycle, Craigslist and thrift stores
Freecycle.org is a non-profit organization that began for the purpose of enabling people to get rid of unwanted items without sending them to a landfill. There are groups all over the world. Craigslist and other ad sites are another alternative. Many people are just trying to get rid of their stuff, hopefully for a few bucks. Much of this is perfect for staging purposes. Thrift stores are another cheap option.
4. Redecorate
A coat of paint or an inexpensive slipcover can make dingy walls and old furniture look much more attractive. Choose a bright, airy color for the walls, perhaps a white, blue or pale yellow. Furniture can be given a quick coat of paint that perhaps matches the room's trim or complements the color of the walls. Make sure your blankets, rugs and curtains are in a solid neutral color, which will pull the room together without distracting the eye.
5. Re-purpose
What you're aiming for is the look of a bedroom, not necessarily the actual article. This means that your coffee table could actually be a box covered with an attractive looking tablecloth. It may surprise you how well a blanket or throw can help disguise any furniture dings, rips or scratches. Your bed doesn't have to be an actual mattress; air mattresses set up underneath some art with a comforter and plump pillows are all the bed you need.
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Tips for Selling a House in a Slow Market
It's no secret that the days of houses selling like Beanie Babies are over. After real estate appreciated at jaw-dropping rates during the first half of the decade, home prices and sales tallies have dropped precipitously in recent months-tilting market dynamics to favor buyers over sellers. That doesn't mean your house won't sell, just that the playing field has changed. So here are five tips to help you get a timely sale at a fair price in today's reshuffled housing market.
Make those repairs. While in years past it may have been enough just to cut the grass and retouch the paint, anyone looking to sell in today's market will have to take care of those more onerous repair projects as well. "The buyer that might have bought a fixer-upper five years ago now has an opportunity to purchase a short sale or a foreclosure," "So if you have a property that needs a lot of work, you are competing against real estate-owned [properties] that are compelling rather than interesting." So fix the leaky roof, call the plumber, and rebuild the staircase. "The modest repairs should be done," "Frankly, repairs period should be done."
Price to the market. Unfortunate though it may be for sellers, demand for real estate has softened significantly. That means, in many cases, sellers will have to bring down their asking price below what the house might have fetched just a couple of years back. "The best advice that real estate practitioners can give [home sellers] is, 'If you aren't prepared to sell at fair market value, then you probably ought to wait,' "The properties that are selling are selling at or slightly less than fair market-it is very, very rare to have a premium house."
By setting an asking price above market value, homeowners risk driving potential buyers away. "People think, 'Well, I'll run it up the flag pole at [an above-market] price, and people will come along and make a [lower] offer. That is not really happening in this market." "If people perceive your property is being overpriced, they will just move on to the next." Lowering the price may be difficult, but if you want to sell your home in today's market, grit your teeth and do it. "There is a buyer for every property if the pricing is right."
Be flexible. Ensuring that your house is ready to show at all times will make it easier for prospective buyers to see it. So make your bed each morning and clean up the dishes before heading off to work, just in case someone may want to come by at the last minute. In addition, homeowners should be willing to disappear on Saturday and Sunday afternoons if potential buyers are free to see the property. "Access is very important." "Things like limiting the hours of showing or requiring an appointment because you have a pet are reasons for real estate agents to bypass your house when they go to show."
Bite your tongue: If a potential buyer comes in with an offer you consider too low, resist the urge to turn up your nose. After all, it takes a considerable amount of paperwork to make a formal offer, so even a low bid signals interest. "You need to respond-even though you are indignant and insulted." "Do a serious counteroffer. You have nothing to lose by countering, everything to lose by rejecting it out of hand."
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