| In today's real estate competitive marketplace, | | | | The goal is always to try to see your home |
| it's always worthwhile to give your home every | | | | through the eyes of a potential buyer. If it's |
| opportunity to rise above the competition. One of | | | | something that bothers you, it'll bother them, as |
| the best ways to do that is by decorating your | | | | well. If you're not sure what to do in order to |
| home with potential buyers in mind in order to | | | | easily, quickly, and inexpensively make your home |
| impress them enough to prompt a quick sale at | | | | more attractive to buyers, have a friend walk |
| the best price. | | | | through the house with you and make |
| If you're new to the game, you can find some | | | | suggestions, especially about any negative things |
| excellent television shows that offer ongoing ideas | | | | that jump out during your walk-through. |
| about how to decorate your home for a quick | | | | The changes don't need to be major. In fact, |
| sale. One of the best is HGTV's "Designed to Sell," | | | | they generally shouldn't be major. You're only |
| which focuses on how to turn uninteresting | | | | concentrating on adding enough appeal to your |
| homes into houses that will attract buyers more | | | | home to entice a buyer to make an offer. When |
| effectively without having to spend huge amounts | | | | in doubt, think about the last time you walked |
| of money. | | | | through a model home in a new housing |
| The first step in decorating for sales success | | | | development. Everything in the home was fresh |
| involves cleaning and decluttering your home. | | | | and new, and every aspect of the model was |
| Clutter may not be synonymous with dirt, but | | | | carefully staged to allow you to envision yourself |
| psychologically that's exactly the impression it will | | | | in the home. That's the kind of feeling you want |
| have on potential buyers. So get out the broom, | | | | to instill in folks who tour your home, although |
| vacuum, scrub brushes, and packing boxes and | | | | you don't want to break the bank in the process. |
| get your home spic-and-span! You'll be amazed at | | | | There's no reason why you can't get a higher |
| the difference just doing that will make. After | | | | price for your home, and more quickly, if you're |
| you've seen the transformation, you'll then be able | | | | willing to spend some time getting it ready for |
| to decide how much paint and other minor repairs | | | | sale by making it as clean, clutter-free, and |
| your home will need. The results may surprise | | | | attractive as possible, even before the first |
| you, and save you lots of money. | | | | potential buyer walks through your newly-painted |
| If the house needs it, next will come the things | | | | front door. It just takes time, some good |
| that cost money, so start with paint and fixing | | | | old-fashioned elbow grease, a relatively small |
| minor things like squeaky doors or balky drawers, | | | | investment in paint and flowers, and some |
| especially in the kitchen. Buy some potted flowers | | | | inventive imagination. |
| and place them in various rooms to add color and | | | | Copyright © 2006 Jeanette J. |
| a cheerful feel. | | | | |