Do you want to list a property comparable to this 4-bedroom Colonial-style house? A staged townhouse attracts more buyers and more real estate agents, because staging makes it easy for visitors to visualize the dream of feeling at home. What do professionals think you should do if your property is “too” modern?
The glass in your windows should almost always be visible. This opens up the home and let's the buyer see the surroundings.
Take down black-out shades and heavy curtains. Replace them with sheer curtains that cut down on glare but let the light in the home.
From experience I can tell you that house hunters in Fairfax County are drawn to homes that have a minimalist interior design theme.
Every day fill a box with stuff. Not only will this make your home more presentable, but it will also make moving day less stressful and easier to manage.
Countertops, console tables, open-shelving , tabletops, bed side tables—because any flat surface—looks best with as little as possible on display. These items are personal in nature and might not be of any interest to a purchaser.
What are the best paint colors for selling a residence in Alexandria?
Because we also do a lot of property management, I can recommend several painters in Fairfax County for you to price out a paint job.
Soft whites, plaster gray, and very subtle colors can make the walls recede from the eye and make your home a blank canvass for the next owner. “Greige,” a pale gray with a beige undertone, is one of the most versatile colors for staging. This pale taupe is a cool, sophisticated hue that can elegantly complement most furnishings.
When you decide to sell, you have to think seriously about removing some of your personal indulgences.
In addition to removing your clutter, it's almost always a good idea to depersonalize.
How can you make it easier for the buyer to envision your property as his or her home?
The best way to update a property is to paint it. It’s a job that many sellers can do themselves.
Here are six suggestions for making the work go quickly.
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Move the furniture. Get as much furniture as possible out of the way, and then cover what’s left with plastic drop cloths held in place with masking tape.
Buy good paint. Top-quality latex interior paint will hide what’s underneath and make the job go faster.
Tape the edges. Taping the edges with painters tape will speed up the job and make the results more professional.
Work top down. Paint the ceiling first, then the walls, then the windows and trim and finally the baseboards. This will cut down on time spent repairing drips and splatter marks.
Cut in the corners. Applying a three-inch band of paint around the edges will allow you to fill in the middle with a paint roller.
Apply paint generously. Trying to stretch the paint won’t save sellers any money if they have to repaint.
Source: Paint Quality Institute (09/21/2010)
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From experience I can tell you that house hunters in Fairfax County are drawn to homes that have a minimalist interior design theme.
Every day fill a box with stuff. Not only will this make your home more presentable, but it will also make moving day less stressful and easier to manage.
Countertops, console tables, open-shelving , tabletops, bed side tables—because any flat surface—looks best with as little as possible on display. These items are personal in nature and might not be of any interest to a purchaser.
What are the best paint colors for selling a residence in Alexandria?
Because we also do a lot of property management, I can recommend several painters in Fairfax County for you to price out a paint job.
Soft whites, plaster gray, and very subtle colors can make the walls recede from the eye and make your home a blank canvass for the next owner. “Greige,” a pale gray with a beige undertone, is one of the most versatile colors for staging. This pale taupe is a cool, sophisticated hue that can elegantly complement most furnishings.
When you decide to sell, you have to think seriously about removing some of your personal indulgences.
In addition to removing your clutter, it's almost always a good idea to depersonalize.
How can you make it easier for the buyer to envision your property as his or her home?
The best way to update a property is to paint it. It’s a job that many sellers can do themselves.
Here are six suggestions for making the work go quickly.
