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As Shakespeare said: All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.
So, why not play the game of life with pizzaz, entering stage right and exiting stage left when you so desire? Play domesticity where you’re the protagonist who sells their home — when and at what price that suits you. Act now and perhaps hire a professional luxury home stager who will transform your home into one of high demand - attracting an audience of soon-to-be buyers, one of whom will purchase your home for hopefully more than its market value.
Whether you choose to hire a stager or to go it alone when selling your home, here are few home-staging tips that will hopefully help you obtain the ultimate sale of your home.
Stage Rooms Prior To Taking Listing Photos
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To make your sale as profitable as possible, stage your home before your listing photos are taken and present the best first impression possible.
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Stage your home in order to maximize each room -making the coziest nook feel more than spacious.
Clean Up And Clear Out The Clutter
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Sparkling clean and clutter-free are the two go-to staging requirements. From the chandeliers, the kitchen appliances and cabinets, and the windows, everything should be spotless and gleaming.
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Whether it’s in the closet or under the bed, move the clutter out and keep to a minimum the rest. Attract sophisticated buyers with the simplicity of the space and natural light.
Assume Buyers Will Be Nosy
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Don't assume buyers won't look behind closed doors, like those closets you keep meaning to clean out. Make room in your closets, leaving them at least one-third empty. When you’re staging your home, be prepared for buyers to look behind closed doors and remember no room, closet or kitchen cupboard is off limits.
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One of the elements to staging well is to show off a room's space—not your stuff.
Keep The Pets Away
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While showing your home to potential buyers, your pets, pet scents and lovable pet furballs must not be seen, heard or smelt.
Home staging is an art designed to have your home provide its most dramatic final performance. So, stage your house and create the most scenic play that would even cause Shakespeare's mouth to drop open. Shakespeare knew all too well that people had their exits and their entrances at the perfect time. And by incorporating the foregoing tips, you’ll be sure to make a grand exit, while the new owner makes an unforgettable entrance of their own.
