Dana Horoszczak
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5 Unusual (But Effective) Home Staging Ideas Staging your home is all about making the space in your home as appealing as possible to buyers. You may already know the basics, such as eliminating clutter, and removing personal photographs. Here are some other tips that are less well known yet very effective: A CHANDELIER. SURPRISINGLY, installing a chandelier is one of the simplest ways to make a foyer, dining room or living room look dramatically more eye-catching. You can ...buy a nice chandelier for only a few hundred dollars. NEW LINEN. THIS is something many home sellers don’t consider, but should. Believe it or not, new linen makes a big impression on buyers. Before listing, replace any worn linen - sheets, coverings, and towels - with new ones. PEDESTAL SINKS. It may not be practical for you to replace a bathroom sink. However, if you are doing a renovation, keep in mind that pedestal sinks - especially in small washrooms - are a big hit with buyers. NEW APPLIANCES. A brand new fridge, stove and dishwasher are motivating selling features to buyers. New appliances can make the whole kitchen look brand new, or at least much fresher. AVOID MULTI-USE ROOMS. Have a spare bedroom that doubles as a home office? That’s a turnoff to buyers. Whenever possible, stage each room so that it has a singular purpose. A guest bedroom, for example, should only be for sleeping. Want more tips on how to stage your home so that it attracts buyers? Call today.

Making Your Kitchen More Attractive to Buyers What’s one of the most important rooms in your home? When it comes to selling your property quickly, and for the best price, the answer is clearly the kitchen. In fact, one of the most common explanations buyers often give for not making an offer is, I liked the house, but I wasn’t too keen on the kitchen. That doesn’t mean you must do a major renovation. However, you should do what you can to make the kitchen as attractive as p...ossible to buyers. Here are some ideas: First, clear the countertops. Put away the toaster and other items. You want to make the entire countertop area seem as spacious as possible. If the cabinetry is old, you can spruce it up by installing new knobs, handles and other hardware. A fresh coat of paint on the walls and ceiling can also make the kitchen look like it has had a major renovation - but will only cost a few hundred dollars. According to an article on the website HGTV.com. The fastest, most inexpensive kitchen updates include painting and new cabinet hardware. Replacing the countertops is a more expensive renovation, but may be worthwhile if the current counters are old and worn. Finally, when preparing your kitchen for a viewing, make sure it’s clean and tidy. The garbage and recycling bins should be empty. Buyers will open cabinets, so make sure items on shelves are neatly organized with the front labels facing forward. There are many other ways to make the most important rooms in your home look great to potential buyers. Call today for more ideas.

Low-Cost Storage Hacks for Creating More Space -Attach a cloth pouch or thin plastic basket to the inside of cupboard doors. This is a great way to store Tupperware lids, cosmetics, etc. -Install hooks inside the foyer closet for loose items such as hats and scarfs.... --Use egg cartons to make effective storage inserts in drawers. -Fashion stores often put purchases in stiff, high-quality boxes. Placed on their sides, these make effective storage compartments. (Shoeboxes are especially effective.) -Consider using suitcases for out-of-season clothing. In addition to storage, they also provide protection. -Never throw out an old wine rack. There are numerous ways these can be used for storage. (For example: tools) By thinking creatively, you can probably come up with many other simple ideas for creating more storage. The reward is a home that looks neater and more spacious.

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