Tip the Scales to Your Advantage

Staging is an important part of preparing a property for sale. It can make the difference between languishing on the market and having a competitive advantage over similarly priced properties. Staging does not take the place of pricing the property correctly but in a competitive environment it may tip the scales to your advantage. Most of staging is focusing on lots of little things that collectively make a big difference. Immaculate kitchens and baths are a must with fresh towels and empty counter tops. Odors are a real turn off to buyers, so litter boxes and other types of pet odors and strong food smells must be addressed. Lights are important, keep them on, have light switches in bedrooms associate to lamps that are prepared to light up. Keep lights on so the house always looks bright and cheery, it is a small expense that gives large returns. Front doors need to be clean, freshly painted and no cob webs or debris. Clean out corners that accumulate extra pieces of furniture and knick knacks. Clutter is the enemy when selling a house. Pack, toss or sell extra stuff, it will make every room more spacious. Clean around your furnace and change the filter. A dirty filter makes a buyer wonder whether routine maintenance has been performed on the property. Lastly, eliminate strong statements of personal taste. When a room is too personalized it makes it difficult for the buyer to imagine moving their things in. The reason for staging is to help the prospective buyer mentally move in; when you stage you give the buyer the space, and neutral palette to do that. For More Valuable Real Estate Information visit: http://freereports.annapolishomes4you.com/ ------------------------------------------------ Thank you for your time, if there is ever anything I can help you with, don't hesitate to ask. “It’s a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best…you very often get it”   Somerset Maugham "Expect the Best"   Pat Ogle Pat Ogle, Associate Broker, CRS, DSAC, e-Pro, GRI, MCJ, REALTOR® Certified Residential Specialist / Certified Internet Marketing Specialist Over $73,000,000 in Settled Sales Champion Hall of Fame Best of the Best 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 National Sales Award, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 #1 in AOL, Comcast, Google and Yahoo #1 Relocation site for Annapolis, Anne Arundel County   For more information Click Here Champion Realty, Inc. 711 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 410.224.0660 (O)   443.569.2736 (C)   410-224-0632 (F) e-Mail PatOgle@AnnapolisHomes4You.com Visit www.AnnapolisHomes4You.com Blog AnnapolisHomes4You.blogspot.com Please Don't Forget to Show Your Support for Our Troops! PS:  For the latest Ft. Meade and BRAC Real Estate information Click Here