The first task that we suggest is to pretend you are not the owner or even that you have ever seen your house before. Tour your property both inside and outside and make a list of anything you see that catches your eye and takes away from the homes appeal. These will be offensive to your eye such as toys in the front yard, hoses that are not put away, busy shelves and too many items on the mantel. It could also be stacks of magazines or newspapers. Make the tour several times and keep adding to your list for storage. The more you notice the less the potential buyers will.
Most home owners are attached to their home, how it is decorated and how possessions are proudly displayed. Sellers must accept the fact they will not be in the house much longer and be willing to repaint rooms with neutral colors, remove pictures and put away those souvenirs from last years vacation. A good idea is to start by removing most of your personal items from each room. Get boxes (we sell a large variety of "Mover Tough" boxes at any of our four locations, along with packing supplies such as mattress bags and tape, all at bargain prices…… call ahead and we can have your boxes ready for pick-up!) or storage containers to store your items. Approach the removing clutter as if you are staging or preparing a model home for viewing by buyers. Remember, you want the buyers to be able to imagine their belongings in the house.
You will know if you have successfully removed clutter in your home by the number of boxes or storage containers you have when you are done. Your first thought may be to put all these boxes neatly in a closet. Resist the temptation and consider closet space to be a selling feature. They too should look as good as possible. Not overly packed closets will help create a spacious feeling in your home. If your closets are packed full or messy, the potential buyer may get the feeling the house is not big enough.
Consider renting a storage facility on a short term basis (we rent spaces as small as a closet size to as large as 2 full garage sizes). Contracts are month to month, so there is no long-term obligation! Selling your home quickly and at a higher price will more than cover the cost.
After making your tours and removing your personal items, we suspect your real estate agent will still think you have too much in the house. Don't be timid about asking your agent to help point out these final few items. Real estate agents spend a fair amount of time in homes and have a good feel for which ones show best and why. If you ask, be prepared to accept their suggestions. They are there to help you sell your house, not be critical of your possessions.
If all of this seems more than you want to cope with, consider using a professional stager. They can remove clutter and even help you bring in items that will make your house look like a model home. Again selling quickly and for the best price possible can more than pay for this service. Like above, consult your agent, they can help you make this decision. Feel confident in knowing that we are here to help you! We even have a large box truck available to all our renters that can be used to move belongings into storage! Truck use is free of Charge and we even cover the fuel up to 20 miles! (*Select locations. Please call for details) Now how much easier can we make it?! Call us now, and let us help you put a SOLD sign in front of your home!
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Whether your home is large or small, vacant or occupied, the professional services of Refined Design provide sellers and agents with the ultimate competitive edge in today's real estate market. By calling Refined Design to Stage® your home you can be sure of a faster, more profitable sale. In most cases, we Stage® your home in just one day using furniture and decorative items you already own. Home Staging® is a proven and powerful type of target marketing which tailors each property to look appealing to the broadest buyer base, optimizes the price you get for your home and minimizes the time your house is on the market.
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