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SO -- Should I Invest Time & Money Into Preparing My Home for Sale?

Thursday, January 22, 2009
by Allyson Hoffman

 One question that has been surfacing with regularity relates to the benefit of preparing one's home for sale BEFORE putting it on the market.  It's great to think about this concept in advance of actually selling.  In today's market, the successful sellers are the ones who are offering the "most for the least."  Location continues to be an important criteria for success, enhancing demand and desirability.  But successful sellers are also those who have coupled extremely good pricing, extremely good condition & presentation, and superb marketing.  So addressing these concerns can be handled in a few ways. 
I could personally meet with you, look at your home and make recommendations or if you preferred to have a home stager (an accredited professional who is trained to assist homeowners in getting their homes in top showing condition), I can recommend someone to you.   This is a service that many Realtors provide to their prospective clients.  To arrange a time to meet with you or for a recommendation to a local home stager, please feel free to contact me by email or phone.  If you would simply like additional information about the home staging process, please feel free to visit:  http://www.homestagingresource.com/2007-04news.asp.

Home Staging for Spring - Tips to Help You Stage Your Chicago Area Home

Saturday, March 15, 2008
by Allyson Hoffman

 

Some things you can do to spruce up your yard could be:

  • A thorough wash of the siding or fresh stain
  • Lawns, shrubs and tress should be trimmed
  • Flower beds and pots should be weed free

Once you have created an inviting and clean front yard, potential buyers will want to enter the home for a closer look. There are a few basic home staging techniques that you can follow for the interior of your home that may help seal the deal.

  • All rooms and hallways should be clutter free
  • Try to rid your home of any strong odors that may turn off potential buyers (i.e. pet odors, cigarette smells, or strong candle scents)
  • Keep you "personal" knick knacks, collections and family photos to a bare minimum
  • You may have some smaller rooms in your home. To have these rooms appear bigger, try removing some of the unnecessary or extra furniture

First impressions can make or break the sale of your home, so don't miss out. A little clean up can go a long way.

Spring is sneaking up on us and for those of you that are planning to sell your home, below are a few tips to help you get your home "sale" ready.

When preparing to "stage" your home it is a good idea to start with your front yard. This is where first impressions are formed. Ideally you want your yard to be tidy and well groomed.

Staging Your Home to Sell

Friday, July 13, 2007
by Allyson Hoffman

You want potential buyers to look at your home and be able to envision themselves living there, but how do you draw these buyers into your home? With impressive curb appeal. This is where the home staging process begins. By following a few important staging tips, you will be prepared to "wow" potential buyers and create an unforgettable first impression. 

1.       Begin with your front yard. It should be inviting and clean. A good wash or fresh stain to the exterior of your home will present a fresh clean look.

2.       Your lawns, shrubs and trees should be trimmed and flower beds and pots weeded so as not to take away from the exterior view of your home.

With a well groomed exterior and front yard, buyers will want to continue inside your home. Now that you have attracted a buyer into your home, first impressions don't stop there. A buyer will know within minutes of stepping foot into your home if they want to take a thorough look through the home.

A few things to consider when staging the interior of your home include the following:

3.       Keep your home clean and free of clutter

4.       Limit the "personalization" in your home by removing any collections, knick-knacks and family photographs.

5.       Eliminate any strong scents that may be in your home (i.e. pet odors, candle scents, cigarette smells, etc.) A fresh coat of paint could help freshen and clean-up a room.

6.       Some rooms in your home may appear small to some buyers so you may want consider removing extra furniture in a room to give the illusion of more space. The same effect can be achieved by eliminating clutter from closets.

Don't miss out on a possible sale. Home staging is a growing trend that agents are using regularly with sellers to attract more buyers and sell your home faster. Visit Home Seller Tips for more home staging tips and home seller reports.

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