tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77658705648099526642024-03-13T10:07:45.086-07:00Staging Home For SaleNew to the field of Staging Homes or House Staging and Selling House or Home Selling, we welcome you here.Valencia Barclayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175714228863641576noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765870564809952664.post-56904319948195212732009-08-28T00:28:00.000-07:002009-08-28T00:45:06.447-07:00Home Stagers Meet - RESA International Conference – January, 2010<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><b></b></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><b><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">San Antonio, Texas August 27, 2009</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Dan Eason, president of EnergizedSeller.com, announced today that he would be representing his company at the first International Conference of the</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:black"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Real Estate Staging"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Real Estate Staging</span></span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:black"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Association (RESA) in January 2010.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">EnergizedSeller.com is a free online resource that provides</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/home_sellers.aspx" target="_blank" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">home selling tips</span></span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:black"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">and</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:black"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/Professionals.aspx" target="_blank" title="Home Staging Tips | Staging Homes"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">home staging tips</span></span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:black"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">to home sellers, real estate agents,</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:black"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/staticpages/aboutus.aspx" title="Home Stagers"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">home stagers</span></span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:black"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">and home improvement professionals.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">“The RESA conference will be a great time to meet the professional</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:black"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/staticpages/aboutus.aspx" title="Home Stagers"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">home stagers</span></span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:black"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">who participate on our site and who are truly dedicated to helping sellers</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:black"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/staticpages/contests.aspx" title="Increase Home Value"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">increase the value of their homes</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">,” Eason said.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">RESA is a worldwide member-governed trade association for professional</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:black"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/staticpages/aboutus.aspx" title="Home Stagers | Real Estate Stagers"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">real estate stagers</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">.</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:black"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Real Estate Staging"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Real Estate Staging</span></span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:black"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">is the process of preparing a home for sale to create immediate buyer interest.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The RESA International Conference will focus on providing all</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/staticpages/aboutus.aspx" title="Home Stagers"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">home stagers</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">, regardless of designation, training or background, with personal and professional development opportunities.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">“RESA has been very welcoming to EnergizedSeller.com,” Eason said. “They recognize the value we bring to the home selling and staging industries. I'm looking forward to the conference and the opportunity to meet so many industry professionals.”</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">“We feel Energized Seller is an extremely valuable resource for consumers in addition to</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:black"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/staticpages/aboutus.aspx" title="Home Stagers"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">home stagers</span></span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:black"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">and Realtors", Shell Brodnax, President and CEO of RESA, said.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:black"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Real Estate Staging"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Real Estate Staging</span></span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:black"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Association Conference, “What Happens In Vegas May Stay In Vegas - But What You Learn Goes Home With You!” will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 24 - 26, 2010.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">For more information visit</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://energizedseller.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">http://energizedseller.com/</span></a></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://energizedseller.com/"></a></span><a href="http://www.resaconference.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">www.RESAConference.com</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p></b></span><p></p>Valencia Barclayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175714228863641576noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765870564809952664.post-80877930582975561292009-08-28T00:21:00.000-07:002009-08-28T00:23:27.621-07:00Home Staging Tips – Ten excellent Home Staging Tips and Tricks to sell your Home<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><a title="Home Staging Tips" href="http://energizedseller.com/Professionals.aspx" target="_blank" mce_href="http://energizedseller.com/Professionals.aspx"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 1 </span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Go through the home and clear off all the horizontal surfaces like kitchen and bathroom countertops. Counters need to be clear and clean. When cleaning a kitchen countertop, make sure to remove any types of appliances or cutting boards from it before you attempt to clean it. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><a title="Home Staging Tips" href="http://energizedseller.com/Professionals.aspx" target="_blank" mce_href="http://energizedseller.com/Professionals.aspx"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 2 </span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Cleaning bathrooms is a standard part of every house cleaning service, but it doesn't have to seem like a chore. Proper cleaning of a bathroom is crucial for the health as well as the longevity of the bathroom fixtures. Make bathrooms seem like a breeze. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><a title="Home Staging Tips" href="http://energizedseller.com/Professionals.aspx" target="_blank" mce_href="http://energizedseller.com/Professionals.aspx"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 3 </span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- A home should smell good. Making your home smell good can done by keeping it clean, leaving out a bowl of vinegar to absorb nasty odors and simmering a mixture of apple cider, sliced lemon and cinnamon sticks over the stove. Keep homes smell lovely with advice from a professional home stager or home cleaner. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><a title="Home Staging Tips" href="http://energizedseller.com/Professionals.aspx" target="_blank" mce_href="http://energizedseller.com/Professionals.aspx"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 4 </span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Make your Home ageless. Make your home a more comfortable place to live. Keep everything fresh, up to date and well maintained. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><a title="Home Staging Tips" href="http://energizedseller.com/Professionals.aspx" target="_blank" mce_href="http://energizedseller.com/Professionals.aspx"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 5 </span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Lighting is one of the most important ways to set the mood in a home, whether it is for sale or rent. Make sure that the level of light in each room is appropriate for the function of that room. As a rule of thumb, bathrooms, closets and kitchens should have even, bright light while bedrooms, dining rooms and dens should have softer, ambient lighting. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><a title="Home Staging Tips" href="http://energizedseller.com/Professionals.aspx" target="_blank" mce_href="http://energizedseller.com/Professionals.aspx"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 6 </span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">– Go for Home Inspection. Hiring home inspectors has advantages for both home buyers and home sellers. Home sellers that hire a home inspector can be proactive about making the repairs necessary to help their homes sell more quickly. Home buyers can feel confident that the home they buy is not in need of any major or minor structural work. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><a title="Home Staging Tips" href="http://energizedseller.com/Professionals.aspx" target="_blank" mce_href="http://energizedseller.com/Professionals.aspx"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 7 - </span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">When it comes to walls, color is popular. The problem is that the next buyer might not like the same colors. Paint is a relatively inexpensive way to make a house look clean and fresh. And if you are going to repaint prior to selling, stick with neutrals. And remember that white reflects the light best and makes rooms look their largest. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><a title="Home Staging Tips" href="http://energizedseller.com/Professionals.aspx" target="_blank" mce_href="http://energizedseller.com/Professionals.aspx"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 8 </span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">– Beautify your walls with Art, if necessary. Paintings and picture frames are great additions to walls, but there are other options as well. Eliminate wall damage when hanging pictures or other decor. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><a title="Home Staging Tips" href="http://energizedseller.com/Professionals.aspx" target="_blank" mce_href="http://energizedseller.com/Professionals.aspx"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 9 </span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">– Get the carpet shampooed to get out any stains or smells. If that does not work, replace it. And consider, if you can, wood or laminates as an alternative. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><a title="Home Staging Tips" href="http://energizedseller.com/Professionals.aspx" target="_blank" mce_href="http://energizedseller.com/Professionals.aspx"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 10 - </span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Remove all personal and religious items when showing the house. Potential buyers need to imagine the house as their own and emotionally move in regardless of their ethnic background.</span></span></p>Valencia Barclayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175714228863641576noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765870564809952664.post-5193544525250829632009-07-27T22:23:00.001-07:002009-07-27T22:29:58.193-07:00Home Selling Tips for Attractive Curb Apeal<img style="visibility: hidden; width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bHQ9MTI*ODcxNTIxMDUzMSZwdD*xMjQ4NzE3MTQwODEyJnA9MjM*NDcxJmQ9Jm49YmxvZ2dlciZnPTEmbz1mMzQwMGUyNTQxODc*MjEwODQ3ODQ3M2RjMjAwMmRkYg==.gif" width="0" border="0" height="0" /> <embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://v3.tinypic.com/player.swf?file=16bwkyp&s=3" flashvars="gig_lt=1248715210531&gig_pt=1248717140812&gig_g=1&gig_n=blogger" width="440" height="420"></embed><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">12 Home Selling Tips for Attractive Curb Appeal - Karen Eubank, a home stager in Dallas, TX, gave 12 home selling tips for attractive curb appeal in a lighting round, 90 second interview with EnergizedSeller.com, the web site for home selling and home staging tips. The interview might be quick, but the curb appeal tips are valuable for any home seller. House staging works for increasing the home property value. Get more home selling and home staging tips at http://energizedseller.com/.</span></span></div>Valencia Barclayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175714228863641576noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765870564809952664.post-66607220941775830692009-07-17T00:40:00.000-07:002009-07-17T00:44:07.393-07:00Home Selling Tips – Best Selling Tips for Laundry Room<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b><span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 1 </span></span></span></b><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Discard or store offsite anything that does not have to part of the laundry area. This should not be a dumping ground for unused items. Put detergent and other laundering supplies in cupboards or attractive canisters or baskets. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b><span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 2 </span></span></span></b><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Easily brighten up the laundry area with a coat of paint and additional lighting. Even an unfinished basement looks better when the concrete floor is painted and there are no dark scary corners. If there is a window with a drab view, hide it with a curtain or a nice blind that is light enough to allow some light to pass through it. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b><span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 3 </span></span></span></b><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Wipe down that washer and dryer from top to bottom. Push it back against the wall if needed. Tuck the hoses in while you are at it. Think neat and organized. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b><span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 4 </span></span></span></b><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Canvas Bins and Baskets make a huge difference visually when used to store all those detergents. Buyers do not want to see all those bottles that look like clutter anyways. It looks so much more organized and fresh staged with these pretty bins or baskets. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b><span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 5 </span></span></span></b><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Buyers should never see dirty clothes in piles, in a basket, anywhere.</span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The same goes for clean laundry. It should not be sitting out on the counter or top of the dryer waiting to be put away or hanging around. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b><span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 6 </span></span></span></b><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- If there is a window with a drab view, hide it with a curtain or a nice blind that is light enough to allow some light to pass through it. Add a framed picture or a plant to make the area more attractive. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b><span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 7 </span></span></span></b><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- </span></span></span><span lang="EN"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Pick a paint color that you are fond of, but would not normally appear in a main room – like a calming violet, or a cheerful pink. The laundry room can be a place to live out decor dreams. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b><span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 8 </span></span></span></b><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- </span></span></span><span lang="EN"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Mount a flip laundry board to the wall, so you can easily tuck it away when it's not in use. Extra hanging bars installed in the laundry room also give you room to hang-dry items without having to lay them on the floor or counter. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b><span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 9 </span></span></span></b><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- If you have a bland, boring laundry room, here is a great idea to help even you create excitement within your room. You can redecorate your Laundry Room based on a theme. For example, if you dream of being on a nice sunny tropical beach, make that theme in your laundry room. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b><span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 10 </span></span></span></b><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Pictures to give walls character – If painting is too much of a hassle, or if you have any free wall space, why not add a picture or two as part of your laundry room staging. </span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>Valencia Barclayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175714228863641576noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765870564809952664.post-44702224183706744752009-07-10T01:40:00.001-07:002009-07-10T01:40:33.556-07:00How to Sell a House - Home Selling Tips - Pricing and Staging Homes<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><object height='350' width='425'><param value='http://youtube.com/v/8N4qq8OCwkU' name='movie'/><embed height='350' width='425' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' src='http://youtube.com/v/8N4qq8OCwkU'/></object></p><p>How to Sell a House - Home Selling Tips - Pricing and Staging Homes - Presentation on How Pricing Gets You in the Game and Staging Gets You the Offers, by Sandra Holmes, a Home Stager from, South Florida. Get more Home Staging Tips and Advice from Sandra Holmes and other Home Staging Professionals, on http://energizedseller.com/. </p></div>Valencia Barclayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175714228863641576noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765870564809952664.post-80676505836393241672009-06-20T05:34:00.000-07:002009-06-20T05:36:36.232-07:00Home Staging Tips – Tips for the Basement<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> 1 - </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Clean the stairs to the basement. Sweep the floor. To reduce odors, try leaving the windows open for a day. Be sure to remove any unsightly critter or pest traps when buyers come to view your home. If the basement floor is concrete, then consider painting it gray to create a clean look. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> 2 </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">- In a finished basement, help buyers envision a use for the space by adding props such as craft table or workout equipment. Add accessories such as plants, art and lamps to give the space warmth. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> 3 </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">- To add a romantic flare, light a few light-bulb candles in the room and you will have yourself a dinner for two, restaurant feel that will delight buyers. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> 4 </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">- Add lamps if the basement still appears dark. You can also brighten the space by painting the walls white, especially if the basement in unfinished. If you have paneled walls, then sand and paint them. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> 5 </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">- Repair issues, such as cracks, water damage or mold, could hinder the sale. Also, staging your unfinished or finished basement could add perceived living space, making your home seem larger. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> 6 </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">- Remove anything that is not essential and put it in a storage facility or get rid of it. If you must keep some items stored in the basement, then try to reduce the number of boxes by consolidating contents into fewer, larger boxes. This is also a good time to remove hazards and junk, such as solvents and lumber scraps. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> 7 </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">- Whether your basement is finished or unfinished you can delineate areas based on where different activities occur. For example, you could set up a kids play area, a sitting area, a hobby area and/or a workshop. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> 8 </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">- Try and choose flooring that is on par with the other flooring in the home. Carpeting in basement is always a plus. Choose a light color that will brighten the space. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> 9</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> - If possible, add a green plant to the space. Treat the basement room just as any other room in the home and plants are always lending a good feeling to spaces. </span></span></p> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span style="line-height: 115%; "><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a></span><span style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> 10</span></span></span></b><span style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> - A few well chosen accessories will reinforce the fact that this room is an integral part of the house, not an afterthought. The accessories need not be expensive. Choose items that are either similar in color, identical in shape or along the same theme.</span></span></span></span></div></b>Valencia Barclayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175714228863641576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765870564809952664.post-15704409881649519182009-06-06T00:30:00.001-07:002009-06-06T00:32:52.223-07:00<img style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" border="0" width="0" height="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bHQ9MTI*NDMxODMzMzIxOCZwdD*xMjQ*MzE4MzY2MTA5JnA9MjEzNDQxJmQ9Jm49YmxvZ2dlciZnPTEmdD*mbz*5NGRiYWMxYjgzNmY*ZjM2ODczNzJiN2I2NzNhNTQ*OSZvZj*w.gif" /><div><h3 style="padding: 0px; margin: 3px;"><a href="http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/homestaging-198527-ginamcnew-bathroom-tips-entertainment-ppt-powerpoint/" target="_blank" style="font:normal 18px,arial">GinaMcNew -Bathroom Tips</a></h3><object width="425" height="354" id="player"><param name="movie" value="http://www.authorstream.com/player/player.swf?p=198527_633798518144327500"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.authorstream.com/player/player.swf?p=198527_633798518144327500" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="354"></embed></object><div style="font:normal 11px,arial;">Uploaded on <a href="http://www.authorstream.com/" target="_blank">authorSTREAM</a> by <a href="http://www.authorstream.com/User-Presentations/homestaging/" target="_blank">homestaging</a> | <a href="http://upload.authorstream.com/multipleupload/" target="_blank">Upload your own presentation</a></div><div style="font:normal 11px,arial;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height: 115%;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">Home Staging Tips - 12 Bathroom Staging Tips by Gina McNew, a Home Staging Professional from, Atlanta, Georgia. Get More Home Staging Advice from Gina McNew and other Home Staging Professionals, on </span></span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; "><a href="http://energizedseller.com/"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">http://energizedseller.com/</span></span></a></span><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">.</span></span></span></strong><br /></div></div>Valencia Barclayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175714228863641576noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765870564809952664.post-18427197215725271282009-06-06T00:07:00.001-07:002009-06-06T00:10:31.207-07:00<img style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" border="0" width="0" height="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bHQ9MTI*NDMxNjg5NDI1MCZwdD*xMjQ*MzE2OTUxMjAzJnA9MjEzNDQxJmQ9Jm49YmxvZ2dlciZnPTEmdD*mbz*5NGRiYWMxYjgzNmY*ZjM2ODczNzJiN2I2NzNhNTQ*OSZvZj*w.gif" /><div><h3 style="padding: 0px; margin: 3px;"><a href="http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/homestaging-198515-michelle-molinari-3-curb-appeal-secrets-home-selling-tips-house-staging-services-business-finance-ppt-powerpoint/" target="_blank" style="font:normal 18px,arial">Michelle Molinari 3 Curb Appeal Secrets</a></h3><object width="425" height="354" id="player"><param name="movie" value="http://www.authorstream.com/player/player.swf?p=198515_633798485146046250"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.authorstream.com/player/player.swf?p=198515_633798485146046250" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="354"></embed></object><div style="font:normal 11px,arial;">Uploaded on <a href="http://www.authorstream.com/" target="_blank">authorSTREAM</a> by <a href="http://www.authorstream.com/User-Presentations/homestaging/" target="_blank">homestaging</a></div><div style="font:normal 11px,arial;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height: 115%;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">Home Selling Tips - Three Curb Appeal Secret Weapons - Tips by Michelle Molinari, a Home Stager, from Lafayette, Louisiana. Get More Home Selling Advice from Michelle Molinari and other Home Staging Professionals, on </span></span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; "><a href="http://energizedseller.com/"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">http://energizedseller.com/</span></span></a></span><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">.</span></span></span></strong><br /></div></div>Valencia Barclayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175714228863641576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765870564809952664.post-55244157454573045492009-06-05T22:30:00.001-07:002009-06-05T22:32:55.159-07:00<img style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" border="0" width="0" height="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bHQ9MTI*NDMxMTExMDgxMiZwdD*xMjQ*MzExMTQxNTc4JnA9MjEzNDQxJmQ9Jm49YmxvZ2dlciZnPTEmdD*mbz*5NGRiYWMxYjgzNmY*ZjM2ODczNzJiN2I2NzNhNTQ*OSZvZj*w.gif" /><div><h3 style="padding: 0px; margin: 3px;"><a href="http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/homestaging-198500-wendy-timmons-5-staging-mistakes-entertainment-ppt-powerpoint/" target="_blank" style="font:normal 18px,arial">Wendy timmons - 5 Staging Mistakes</a></h3><object width="425" height="354" id="player"><param name="movie" value="http://www.authorstream.com/player/player.swf?p=198500_633798445544483750"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.authorstream.com/player/player.swf?p=198500_633798445544483750" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="354"></embed></object><div style="font:normal 11px,arial;">Uploaded on <a href="http://www.authorstream.com/" target="_blank">authorSTREAM</a> by <a href="http://www.authorstream.com/User-Presentations/homestaging/" target="_blank">homestaging</a> </div><div style="font:normal 11px,arial;"><br /></div><div style="font:normal 11px,arial;"><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">Presentation on 5 Mistakes Home Sellers Make When Preparing Their Home for a Sale, by Wendy Timmons, a Home Stager from, Temecula, California. Get More Home Staging Advice from Wendy Timmons and other Home Staging Professionals, on </span></span></span></strong><a href="http://energizedseller.com/"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">http://energizedseller.com/</span></span></a><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">.</span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-weight:normal;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p></div></div>Valencia Barclayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175714228863641576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765870564809952664.post-23406443786871763692009-05-28T01:43:00.000-07:002009-05-28T01:51:55.436-07:00Home Selling Tips – Winter Home Staging and Selling Tips<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | Staging Home For Sale"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 1 - </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Keeping walkways and driveways free of the frozen stuff. If you are away frequently or live in an area that is subject to bad weather, it can pay to hire a service to regularly salts or shovels the driveway and sidewalks. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | Staging Home For Sale"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 2 - </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Have the curtains and blinds cleaned and open them as wide as possible during daytime showings. Clean all the lamps and built in fixtures, and replace the bulbs with the highest wattage that they will safely accommodate. Before you show the house, turn on all the lights. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | Staging Home For Sale"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 3 - </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Have a large rug or mat at the front door. This will not only protect your floors, but allow potential buyers an opportunity to wipe their feet before entering your home. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | Staging Home For Sale"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 4 - </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Make sure the house is well lit. Open drapes and light every lamp. People want a home that is bright and cheery. Winter presents lighting problems, so add as much light as possible. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | Staging Home For Sale"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 5 - </span></span></span></b><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Keep your house warm</span></span></span></strong><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">.</span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> In the winter people tend to turn the thermostat down to save money; however a warmer house is more welcoming to a potential buyer. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | Staging Home For Sale"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 6 - </span></span></span></b><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Background music</span></span></span></strong><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">played softly can completely change the atmosphere making the home seem cozy and keep potential buyers around longer. Stick with classical music which can appeal to anyone. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | Staging Home For Sale"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 7 - </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Keep your home scrupulously clear of ice and snow. Remove ice and snow from the roof and ensure the gutters are clean. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | Staging Home For Sale"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 8 - </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Homes can get dirtier and appear a lot dingier in winter, so be extra diligent about the cleaning. A clean, warm house is the important step to a perfect winter home staging.</span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | Staging Home For Sale"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 9 - </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">If at all possible, arrange showings in the daytime, to allow the natural light to brighten your home. Also make sure that you have ample outdoor lighting in case there is a showing just before or after dark. </span></span></span></p> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | Staging Home For Sale"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 10 - </span></span></span></b><span style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A fireplace can add some extra warmth and also provide a cozy ambiance, if it is safely contained, supervised and extinguished.</span></span></span></span><br /></div></b>Valencia Barclayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175714228863641576noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765870564809952664.post-30403024316617987122009-05-16T00:20:00.000-07:002009-05-16T00:27:24.660-07:00Home Staging Tips – Tips for Staging Your Home to Sell<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><a href="http://energizedseller.com/news/news/archive/2009/02/19/home-selling-and-home-staging-tips-on-twitter.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | Real Estate Staging"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></b></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 1 </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Professionally clean the house. Kitchens and bathrooms including inside cupboards and drawers, bathroom fixtures appliances and floors should be hospital clean. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><a href="http://energizedseller.com/news/news/archive/2009/02/19/home-selling-and-home-staging-tips-on-twitter.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | Real Estate Staging"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></b></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 2 </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Neutralize the decor in the house by painting rooms a cream or beige colour. The house needs to appeal to the broadest range of potential buyers. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><a href="http://energizedseller.com/news/news/archive/2009/02/19/home-selling-and-home-staging-tips-on-twitter.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | Real Estate Staging"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></b></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 3 </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Make the house as light and bright as possible by opening the blinds, turning on all the lights & cleaning all windows inside and out. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><a href="http://energizedseller.com/news/news/archive/2009/02/19/home-selling-and-home-staging-tips-on-twitter.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | Real Estate Staging"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></b></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 4 </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Clear off and put away everything from the kitchen counter, top and front of the fridge & stove. Make sure there are no dishes in the dink and that the skink and taps shine. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><a href="http://energizedseller.com/news/news/archive/2009/02/19/home-selling-and-home-staging-tips-on-twitter.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | Real Estate Staging"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></b></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 5 </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- </span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Use size appropriate furniture. If you have a small bedroom, don't put a king-sized bed in there. Conversely, if you have a huge master suite, putting a single bed in there would look unbalanced. </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><a href="http://energizedseller.com/news/news/archive/2009/02/19/home-selling-and-home-staging-tips-on-twitter.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | Real Estate Staging"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></b></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 6 </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Trim overgrown trees, weed gardens, keep the grass cut and put mulch in the garden beds. In the winter, make sure the snow is cleared from driveways and walkways. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><a href="http://energizedseller.com/news/news/archive/2009/02/19/home-selling-and-home-staging-tips-on-twitter.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | Real Estate Staging"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></b></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 7 </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- </span></span></span><span lang="EN" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Depending on the season you may want to have pots of colorful and attractive flowers to greet buyers; a clean and inviting door mat; new and shiny door handles and/or knockers; a freshly painted door. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><a href="http://energizedseller.com/news/news/archive/2009/02/19/home-selling-and-home-staging-tips-on-twitter.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | Real Estate Staging"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></b></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 8 </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- </span></span></span><span lang="EN" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Vacant homes should have the heat or air conditioning on for showing purposes. It reduces the stale odors that accumulate inside of a vacant house and gives a more inviting impression to potential homebuyers. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><a href="http://energizedseller.com/news/news/archive/2009/02/19/home-selling-and-home-staging-tips-on-twitter.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | Real Estate Staging"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></b></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 9 </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- </span></span></span><span lang="EN" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Open up the windows to let fresh air inside your home before you show it. If you are going to use a scented candle or incense, try and use mild varieties as strong smells can irritate sensitive noses. </span></span></span></p> <span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "><span style="line-height: 115%; "><a href="http://energizedseller.com/news/news/archive/2009/02/19/home-selling-and-home-staging-tips-on-twitter.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | Real Estate Staging"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></b></a></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 10 </span></span></span></b><span style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- </span></span></span><span lang="EN" style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Fix any small repairs, including leaky faucets, squeaky doors, and loose door handles. They may seem insignificant but minor repairs add up in the mind of a potential buyer.</span></span></span></span><br /></div></span>Valencia Barclayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175714228863641576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765870564809952664.post-43101891825159673272009-05-05T22:25:00.000-07:002009-05-05T22:27:50.205-07:00House Selling Tips – How to Stage an Occupied Home For Sale<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="House Selling Tips | Selling House"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">House Selling Tips</span></span></span></a></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> - You need to think of your house as a marketable commodity. Your goal is to get others to see it as </span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-font-style:italic"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">their</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> potential home</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">, not </span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-font-style: italic"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">yours</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">. If you do not consciously make this decision, you can inadvertently create a situation where it takes longer to sell your property. The first step in getting your home ready to sell is to depersonalize it. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="House Selling Tips | Selling House"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">House Selling Tips</span></span></span></a></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> - When a potential homebuyer sees your family photos hanging on the wall, it puts your own brand on the home and momentarily shatters their illusions about living in the house themselves. Put away family photos, sports trophies, collectible items, knick knacks, and souvenirs.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="House Selling Tips | Selling House"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">House Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 3</span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> – </span></span><span class="klink"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Clutter collects on shelves, counter tops, drawers, closets, garages, attics, and basements and remove it. You want as much open clear space as possible, so every extra little thing needs to be cleared away.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="House Selling Tips | Selling House"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">House Selling Tips</span></span></span></a></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 4</span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> – </span></span></span><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The kitchen is a good place to start removing clutter, because it is an easy place to start. First, get everything off the counters everything, even the toaster. Put the toaster in a cabinet and take it out when you use it. Find a place where you can store everything in cabinets and drawers. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="House Selling Tips | Selling House"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">House Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 5 - </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Designate the room adjoining the kitchen as the Family Room. Emphasize the Kitchen and Family Room, with open flow, bright energetic colors and warm, relaxed textures. Make sure the space can accommodate food prep, eating, playing, relaxing, homework (kids AND adults). </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="House Selling Tips | Selling House"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">House Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 6</span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> – Many people have too much furniture in certain rooms – not too much for your own personal living needs – but too much to give the illusion of space that a homebuyer would like to see. Observe how other builders place furniture in their models so you get some ideas on what to remove and what to leave in your house. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="House Selling Tips | Selling House"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">House Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 7</span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> – Your lawn should be evenly cut, freshly edged, well watered, and free of brown spots. If there are problems with your lawn, you should probably take care of them before working on the inside of your home. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="House Selling Tips | Selling House"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">House Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 8</span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> – The back yard should be tidy. If you have a pool or spa, keep it freshly maintained and constantly cleaned. For those that have dogs, be sure to constantly keep the area clear of debris. Your back yard has to appear as spacious as possible, especially in newer </span></span><span class="klink"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">homes</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> where the yards are not as large. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="House Selling Tips | Selling House"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">House Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 9</span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> – When choosing a color, it should not be something garish and unusual, but a color that fits well in your neighborhood. Of course, the color also depends on the style of your house, too. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="House Selling Tips | Selling House"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">House Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 10</span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> – </span></span></span><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Deep clean the whole house, every nook and cranny. Paint anything that does not come up clean. Polish every item, especially wood floors, and metallic surfaces, that could gleam, glow and reflect light.</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>Valencia Barclayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175714228863641576noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765870564809952664.post-74051068339227508342009-04-30T22:46:00.000-07:002009-04-30T22:48:52.097-07:00Home Selling Tips – House Selling Tips for Open Houses<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px;font-family:'Times New Roman';"><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.25pt"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | Staging Home For Sale"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> 1 - </span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">If you are trying to sell your house, there are some things that you can do to help make sure that your home makes the best appearance possible for your visitors. The very first and foremost task is to give your home a good, thorough cleaning. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.25pt"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | Staging Home For Sale"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> 2 - </span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The sense of smell is very powerful, and it can have a direct effect on our emotions, both for good and bad. Identify foul odors in your home, and then get rid of them as soon as possible.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | Staging Home For Sale"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> 3 - </span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">If some of your rooms are small, remove any nonessential furniture to help them appear larger and more inviting. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | Staging Home For Sale"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> 4 - </span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Giving your walls a fresh coat of paint is a very cheap and easy way to brighten up the appearance of almost any home quickly and easily. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | Staging Home For Sale"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> 5 - </span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Other ways to liven up the appearance of your home and set a warm, inviting atmosphere is to bring in flowers and place them around in strategic locations. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | Staging Home For Sale"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> 6 - </span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The use of music can be very beneficial too as long as it is kept quietly playing in the background. Classical or jazz music are good choices that appeal to a lot of people. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | Staging Home For Sale"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> 7 - </span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Clean up the important rooms such as the front hallway where people first walk in, the kitchen, the master bedroom, and all the washrooms. Gleaming tiles, clear windows, and polished hardwood make a great impression. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | Staging Home For Sale"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> 8 - </span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Make sure leaky faucets are fixed, squeaky spots on floors are taken care of, and walls should be freshly painted or super clean. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | Staging Home For Sale"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> 9 - </span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Put away the family photos and take down the kids pictures from the fridge. You want buyers to feel like it is their home, not yours.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | Staging Home For Sale"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> 10 - </span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Make sure your home smells inviting - a subtle fragrance from a pleasant air freshener will do wonders. Buyers notice all the little details, so you should too.</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></b></span></p></span>Valencia Barclayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175714228863641576noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765870564809952664.post-69938657082236903052009-04-29T00:17:00.000-07:002009-04-29T00:20:30.119-07:00Home Staging Tips Or Summer Real Estate Staging Tips<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.25pt"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/news/news/archive/2009/02/19/home-selling-and-home-staging-tips-on-twitter.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | Real Estate Staging"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 1 - </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">In hot and competitive market of summer, buyers are expecting yards to be parading their - best in bloom - colors, and showing off all their assets. So, slap on that sunscreen and get in gear to optimize your homes final sale price.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/news/news/archive/2009/02/19/home-selling-and-home-staging-tips-on-twitter.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | Real Estate Staging"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 2 - </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Stage the table with a nice linen or cotton table cloth: something airy and summery. Set up some colorful potted </span></span><span class="klink"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">plants or flowers around the table to add some appealing color. </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/news/news/archive/2009/02/19/home-selling-and-home-staging-tips-on-twitter.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | Real Estate Staging"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 3 - </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Water features are enticing elements and if you can – spring - for a well placed fountain on your deck or in your garden. The sound of </span></span><span class="klink"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">water</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> generally evokes a calming emotion and can serve to drain out any unwanted neighborhood sounds. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/news/news/archive/2009/02/19/home-selling-and-home-staging-tips-on-twitter.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | Real Estate Staging"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 4 - </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Adding lush green foliage is a great way to spruce up empty space that is currently unused. An easy way to add beautiful green, tropical flair to your landscaping is to add hanging ferns. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/news/news/archive/2009/02/19/home-selling-and-home-staging-tips-on-twitter.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | Real Estate Staging"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 5 - </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">you should make sure your deck is as appealing and comfortable as the inside of your home. Watch for cracks on structural timbers. Check the surface of the deck and remove any old nail heads or screws that are sticking out and replace them with galvanized </span></span><span class="klink"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">decking screws</span></span></span><span id="preLoadWrap3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">. </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/news/news/archive/2009/02/19/home-selling-and-home-staging-tips-on-twitter.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | Real Estate Staging"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 6 - </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Less is more. Edit and refine your garden accents. We want buyers to concentrate on the home, not the ornaments. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/news/news/archive/2009/02/19/home-selling-and-home-staging-tips-on-twitter.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | Real Estate Staging"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 7 - </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Rid the Rugs. Summer is all about cool and fresh. Roll up those rugs and let your bare floors set the stage for the season. If you need to have a rug down, try purchasing a grass, bamboo or weather resistant version for a seasonal setting. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/news/news/archive/2009/02/19/home-selling-and-home-staging-tips-on-twitter.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | Real Estate Staging"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 8 - </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Baths can be refreshed with large apothecary jars filled with bath salts and scented shells. Replace jewel toned towels with neutral or white shades. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/news/news/archive/2009/02/19/home-selling-and-home-staging-tips-on-twitter.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | Real Estate Staging"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 9 – </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Add umbrellas for extra shade. </span></span></span><span lang="EN" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Select umbrellas in cool colors; floral patterns look pretty but often have warm colors. Place your umbrellas in big pots or even in the dirt around your garden. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/news/news/archive/2009/02/19/home-selling-and-home-staging-tips-on-twitter.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | Real Estate Staging"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 10 – </span></span></span></b><span lang="EN" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Use white and blue iridescent accent lights. Look for bulbs that simulate natural daylight. Soften your rooms lighting at dusk with many light sources instead of a few bright lights.</span></span></span><span style="Times New Roman","serif"font-family:";font-size:12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Valencia Barclayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175714228863641576noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765870564809952664.post-38855741338414789752009-04-26T21:45:00.000-07:002009-04-26T21:47:24.552-07:00House Selling Tips – Lawn Care Tips<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="House Selling Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">House Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> 1 - </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">One deep watering is much better than watering several times lightly. Lawns need about one inch of water each week. If the weather is very hot, apply an inch of water about every three days.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="House Selling Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">House Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> 2 - </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif";mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">Fertilize less.</span></span></span><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> Instead of stocking up on fertilizer, clear out yard debris and test the soil to find out the pH of the soil, missing nutrients, how much of each is needed, and when to apply them.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="House Selling Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">House Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> 3 - </span></span></span></b><span class="t0031"><span style="Times New Roman","serif"; font-weight:normal;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">Thicken your turf.</span></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> </span></span></span></b><span style=" Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">Choose grass suited to your climate, soil conditions and lifestyle.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="House Selling Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">House Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> 4 -</span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> </span></span><span class="t0031"><span style="font-weight:normal;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">Think beyond grass.</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> Grass will not grow everywhere, so consider shade loving ground covers, ornamental grasses, and plants instead.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="House Selling Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">House Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> 5 -</span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> </span></span><span class="t0031"><span style="font-weight:normal;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">Do a weekly walk around.</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> Check the lawn once a week for stressed plants and turf, bare spots, compacted soil, and signs of too much watering.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="House Selling Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">House Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> 6 -</span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> Good basic maintenance techniques will go a long way in keeping the lawns of your home and garden healthy, thriving and with few weeds. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="House Selling Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">House Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> 7 -</span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> Spring is the best time to fertilize lawns as this is when the grass is waking up and will need the extra nutrients from the fertilizer to assure healthy growth. The best garden lawn fertilizers will have a combination of nitrogen, phosphates and potash. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="House Selling Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">House Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> 8 -</span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> Many times it is a good idea to follow up the spring fertilizing of your lawn garden with another round of fertilization in the summer. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="House Selling Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">House Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> 9 -</span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> It is also a good idea to use a fertilizer mixture that contains weed killer to help keep the weeds to a minimum. A properly fed and thriving healthy lawn will allow you to enjoy beautiful lawns around your home and garden throughout the growing season. </span></span></span></p> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="House Selling Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">House Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> 10 -</span></span></span></b><span style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> No building is complete without some grass, a few plants and some shrubbery to help enhance the quality of the building. The added value of curb appeal can make the difference when selling a house or increasing the value of a home.</span></span></span></span><br /></div></b>Valencia Barclayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175714228863641576noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765870564809952664.post-59404142945148638002009-04-20T22:18:00.000-07:002009-04-20T22:21:17.902-07:00Home Selling Tips – Tips on Landscaping<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN" style="Times New Roman","serif";mso-ansi-language: EN"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Landscaping can be a smart investment; the first impressions of a buyer can often make or break a sale, and the exterior of your home is the first thing everyone sees. For a small investment of time and money, you can use landscaping to make your house stand out and be noticed. The following are some </span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> about of landscaping you should consider before putting your house on the market: </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> 1 - </span></span></span></b><span lang="EN" style="Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language:EN;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Plan before you buy</span></span></span><span lang="EN" style="Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language:EN"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">. Sketch your landscape design on paper before you start planting and building. Knowing exactly what you need and where you're going to put it helps avoid wasting money.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> 2 - </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Begin by coordinating the colors of your flowering foliage. Think about your selling season and plan for flowering plants that perform well during that time. Also give thought to the desired atmosphere and use plants to support that concept. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> 3 - </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">If you have no dedicated walkway to the front door, add a simple pathway. A wandering pathway to the front door psychologically feels better than a straight-shot walkway. If you have a plain, straight concrete walkway, create undulating flower beds on either side to encourage a relaxed, friendly feeling. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> 4 - </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Adding a water feature also enhances the ambiance, because moving water relaxes the body and mind and refreshes the spirit. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> 5 - </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Cutting fresh edges where grass meets mulch makes the lawn look well kept. A move as simple as curving the edge of your flower beds could increase the value of your home by one percent. </span></span></span><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Also, if your foundation plants are overgrown, widening the beds by two feet will make the shrubs seem smaller. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> 6 - </span></span></span></b><span lang="EN" style="Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language:EN"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Choose a highly visible area for your planting; near the front of the house or next to a front path or stair is usually a good choice. Landscaping should match the style of the house. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> 7 - </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">It is important that you start out with good soil and maintain the ideal growing conditions for your grass type. Generally, this starts with having your soil tested. Testing the soil will ensure that you are fertilizing correctly and help you understand which grass is best for your area. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> 8 - </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Fences provides privacy, but select a style, such as lattice, that lets air circulate while blocking the view. Dress it up with an apple tree or pyracantha trained in a decorative design on a wire grid. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> 9 - </span></span></span></b><span lang="EN" style="Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language:EN"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Brick paving and lion sculptures add to the semiformal look, which is made less rigid by splashes of annual flowers.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> </span></span></span></span></p> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> 10 - </span></span></span></b><span lang="EN" style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Talk to the professional </span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/staticpages/aboutus.aspx" title="Home Stagers | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Home Stagers</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> or other Landscaping Professionals.</span></span></span><span lang="EN" style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> You may not need to hire a landscape architect or designer to develop your whole project, but somewhat little for an hour long consultation is well worth the money if it saves you from costly mistakes later.</span></span></span></span><br /></div></b>Valencia Barclayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175714228863641576noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765870564809952664.post-43078766612090697622009-04-17T02:06:00.000-07:002009-04-17T02:08:59.718-07:00Home Staging Tips – Staging the Kitchen<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.25pt"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/news/news/archive/2009/02/19/home-selling-and-home-staging-tips-on-twitter.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | Home Staging"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> 1 - </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Pay extra attention to the sink, counters, stove, etc. Kitchen design is certainly important when selling a home, but cleanliness is also a must. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.25pt"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/news/news/archive/2009/02/19/home-selling-and-home-staging-tips-on-twitter.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | Home Staging"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> 2 - </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Consider making upgrades to the kitchen if necessary. In the market of buyers, you should go beyond basic cleaning and actually upgrade some of the features of kitchen. Tour some model homes or view them online to get an idea of current trends.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/news/news/archive/2009/02/19/home-selling-and-home-staging-tips-on-twitter.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | Home Staging"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> 3 - </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Turn the lights on and open the curtains to showcase the sparkle. Shed some light on the subject. If you have dark areas of your kitchen, you might even consider adding supplemental lighting, such as recessed lighting around the edges. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/news/news/archive/2009/02/19/home-selling-and-home-staging-tips-on-twitter.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | Home Staging"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> 4 - </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Changing the paint color, counter tops and back splash can improve the look and feel of the kitchen. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/news/news/archive/2009/02/19/home-selling-and-home-staging-tips-on-twitter.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | Home Staging"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> 5 - </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A coat of paint or re staining the cabinet might be all they need. Adding new hardware will also give them an updated look. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/news/news/archive/2009/02/19/home-selling-and-home-staging-tips-on-twitter.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | Home Staging"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> 6 - </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">One of the best ways to update a kitchen is with lighting. Kitchens need task lighting so think of under the cabinet lighting. You can even place an up light in a corner to through off more light. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/news/news/archive/2009/02/19/home-selling-and-home-staging-tips-on-twitter.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | Home Staging"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> 7 - </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Remove everything from your kitchen counters that is not essential for every day cooking. These items should be stored in cupboards. Clean out the food storage areas and refrigerator to make sure nothing is expired, moldy or rotten. Clean out under the kitchen sink. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/news/news/archive/2009/02/19/home-selling-and-home-staging-tips-on-twitter.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | Home Staging"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> 8 – </span></span></span></b><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Make your storage space smaller</span></span></span></strong><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> and more minimal. If you have lots of storage, you will fill it with stuff. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style=""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/news/news/archive/2009/02/19/home-selling-and-home-staging-tips-on-twitter.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | Home Staging"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> 9 – </span></span></span></b><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">When it comes to papers in the kitchen, just say no. Kitchens are for cooking and eating. Bills, newspapers and school papers belong in an office area or in a desk. </span></span></span></p> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><a href="http://energizedseller.com/news/news/archive/2009/02/19/home-selling-and-home-staging-tips-on-twitter.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | Home Staging"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> 10 - </span></span></span></b><span style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Dressing the kitchen is our final step. Remember when it comes to the kitchen less is more. Keep the entire small appliance tucked away. Bring out only what you need and when you are finished using them put them away.</span></span></span></span><br /></div></b>Valencia Barclayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175714228863641576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765870564809952664.post-32787442946614182642009-04-14T22:50:00.000-07:002009-04-14T22:57:16.504-07:00House Selling Tips – Curb Appeal Tips to attract potential Home Buyers<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.25pt"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="House Selling Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">House Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 1 - </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Achieving curb appeal for all four seasons begins with a plant selection plan that will provide something to catch the eye in each of the four seasons. The goal is to have flowering trees throughout spring and summer, fall foliage in autumn and good structure in winter. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="House Selling Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">House Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 2 -</span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> When you are designing a landscape that will be going on the real estate market, you are designing for the tastes of someone else not your own. You need info about what buyers are currently looking for, as well as a grasp of curb appeal.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="House Selling Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">House Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 3 - </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Curb appeal can be a challenge along the seacoast, where salty soils and salt laden winds present a landscaping problem. If you wish to dress up the approach to your beach home, use specimens such as the salt tolerant plants. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="House Selling Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">House Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 4 - </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">You need not have a perfectly green and crab grass free lawn, but plugging holes and filling in bare spots with seed can enhance visual appeal of your home. Keep your grass trimmed and orderly, rake up fall leaves, and do something about all of those dandelions. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="House Selling Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">House Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 5 - </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Trim the vegetation around your home -- particularly those bushes that may conceal windows. Then be sure that your landscaping looks great all of the time, even if you have to hire a gardener while your home is listed. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="House Selling Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">House Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 6 - </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Make sure the sidewalk and front walkways are swept clean and remove any weeds you see growing in the cracks. You should repair any bad cracks in the front walkway. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="House Selling Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">House Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 7 - </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Make sure the lawn stays freshly mowed and all shrubs are neatly trimmed. Add a little sod to any bare spots in your lawn. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="House Selling Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">House Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 8 - </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">If the roof needs to be replaced, do it before you start showing your home to buyers. Replace any broken or missing shingles or tiles where needed. If the eaves and fascia boards look bad, just give them a fresh coat of paint. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="House Selling Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">House Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 9 - </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Doorway is the focal point of your home. You can simply repaint the door and replace the hardware to give a new fresh look. If you have house numbers by your door, those can easily be replaced, if needed. </span></span></span></p> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="House Selling Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">House Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 10 - </span></span></span></b><span lang="EN" style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Annual flowers are an inexpensive way to add instant color to your exterior. Whether you choose hanging baskets, window boxes or planters on the deck or porch, area nurseries will have a wide variety available.</span></span></span></span><br /></div></b>Valencia Barclayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175714228863641576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765870564809952664.post-62617803545640598882009-04-10T01:33:00.000-07:002009-04-10T01:35:42.774-07:00Home Selling Tips – How to sell your house in the market of buyers<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.25pt"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 1</span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> - If you have anything in need of repair, make sure this is attended to. Prospective buyers like to feel as if everything is intact and ready for them to just move in. If they see anything that is broken, you can be sure they will be wondering if there is anything else in need of repair, and how much it will all end up costing. It will be their bargaining chip for a price reduction. Be sure to ward this off by ensuring that your house is well maintained.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 2</span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> - The garden is one of the first things that the prospective buyer will see, and it can also be a real focal point of the house; but only if it is inviting. Make sure that you keep your garden looking at its best. Regular mowing, raking, edging, weeding and watering will preserve a neat and clean garden. By making your garden an attractive environment, you can effectively increase your overall </span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/staticpages/contests.aspx" title="Home Property Value | Real Estate Home Value"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">home property value</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 3</span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> - For the exterior of your home, all items like fences, front lights, patio furniture, garden lighting should be attractive to the eye. It is these that add the aesthetic value to your home. More importantly, the front path that leads to your house should be well paved and safe with no loose stones. These small details are very important in giving the impression of your style and character, whether that is simple, smart, casual or elegant. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 4</span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> - Ensure that your garden is clean and that the surround is in good condition. If there are any repairs you could do, this would be advisable. You can hire a pool cleaner to ensure it is kept clean. You should also contact a professional pool company if you need any repairs. While this might cost some money, a well maintained pool means that you can ask a higher price for selling your home. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 5</span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> – It is amazing how a fresh coat of paint can transform even the dullest of rooms. Freshly painted walls look clean, inviting and well maintained. It is best to use a neutral color on your walls, to help the prospective buyer to see what they might wish to do with the room. Instead of darker colors, opt for a neutral white or beige. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 6</span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> – If you are re decorating your walls, remember that pale colored walls give the illusion of space, helping smaller rooms to look bigger. This illusion works vice versa: if you paint your walls in a dark color it will have the appearance that it is smaller. Use colors wisely to make the most of your rooms. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 7</span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> – You should look at the room using the eyes of a prospective buyer. Painting the room in a neutral color makes the most out of the room, and makes your house more attractive to a larger number of potential buyers. Look around your home to see if there are any design choices in your home that you should change to make your house more desirable to the wider market. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 8</span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> – The kitchen is a very important room. Check that your kitchen is stylish and clean. If the style of your kitchen is out of date, think of ways to refresh the look. Talk to your estate agent about what the best option for you would be. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 9</span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> – A bathroom should be a relaxing and clean environment. Therefore make sure that your bathroom is kept clean. </span></span></span></p> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 10</span></span></span></b><span style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> – The exterior of your house is also a very important aspect. Make sure that if you have a clean and polished look for the outside of your home. If the paintwork is tired, you may want to look into re painting your exterior. While it can be quite expensive, the cost will make up for it in added value to your home. If you cannot afford to paint your exterior walls, you can also paint the exterior trimmings. This will also freshen the look of your home.</span></span></span></span><br /></div></b>Valencia Barclayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175714228863641576noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765870564809952664.post-80695658013390533572009-04-08T23:19:00.000-07:002009-04-08T23:21:05.924-07:00Home Staging Tips – Tips to get top price for your House<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 1</span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> – Nothing beats a spacious and clean house. And until that is done, nothing else will have the same impact. So walk around your property and decide what can be given away, sold or put away in storage. Keep only the essentials. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 2</span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> - Walk around and pay attention to anything that is not in good working condition – chipped paint, cracks on walls or ceilings, doors which do not open or close properly, missing or broken handles, missing lights, running faucets, etc. Get it fixed.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 3</span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> - Painting is the cheapest way to enhance a room. In the least, paint main rooms such as, entrance, living room, dining room, kitchen, master bedroom, in fresh, neutral colors, if needed. </span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Stagers | Home Staging"><span style="text-decoration: none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Stagers</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> can help you with the choice of colors. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 4</span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> - You need to put away anything that reflects your personal life and taste in an obvious way and make it look like a real estate property to sell. Finally, if you have your favorite collections, put most of them away, keep only a few best items on display.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 5</span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> – Do not forget the outside. The visitors will notice the way the house looks from the curb and their perception of your property will start there.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 6</span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> – Place your furniture in each room so that you have very obvious focal points that show off the best selling features of your home. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 7</span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> - Spend money on new light fixtures in brushed nickel or stainless steel. There are many low cost lighting stores to select from. </span></span></span><span lang="EN" style=" Times New Roman","serif";mso-ansi-language:EN"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Leave on certain lights during the day. During showings, turn on all lights and lamps.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 8</span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> - </span></span></span><span lang="EN" style="Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language:EN"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">In the bathroom, remove any unnecessary items from countertops, tubs, shower stalls and commode tops. Keep only your most needed cosmetics, brushes, perfumes, etc., in one small group on the counter. Coordinate towels to one or two colors only. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 9</span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> - Create an atmosphere in your home so that it appeals to a wide range of potential home buyers. Be sure to put your own likes and dislikes aside. </span></span></span></p> <span style="line-height: 115%; "><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman'; "> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a href="http://energizedseller.com/content/101HomeSellingTips.aspx" title="Home Staging Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman'; ">Home Staging Tips</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman'; "> 10</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman'; "> - Open up the window treatments let the sun show off your clean, organized, and well staged home. </span><br /></div></span>Valencia Barclayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175714228863641576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765870564809952664.post-27295826551709581852009-04-08T00:26:00.000-07:002009-04-08T00:47:01.078-07:00Home Selling Tips – Tips to Selling House faster<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 1 </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Simple landscaping, repainting rooms, shampooing the carpet, or even just removing some of the clutters are ways to make your house look more presentable to the prospective buyers. Burn mild candles or fragrances, to give your house, an inviting smell. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 2 </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- </span></span></span><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">When you go to price your home, you want to make sure you set it at just the right price in order for you to get top dollar for </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%; "><a href="http://energizedseller.com/staticpages/aboutus.aspx" title="Selling House | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">selling </span></span></span><span style="color:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">house</span></span></span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">. If you price it too large, you could lose potential buyers, if you price it too small, you could end up shooting yourself in the foot.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 3 </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Your front door is the first thing buyers will see, so be sure it is fresh and clean. Make sure that your lawn and landscaped areas are well manicured. Be sure that your yard is free of refuse and leaves. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 4 </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- During winter, make certain to remove all ice and snow on walkways and steps. Keep all indoor and outdoor areas, especially stairways, clear and uncluttered. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 5 </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Open drapes and curtains as much as possible to let in natural light. Make sure that the windows are clean so your home appears as bright and cheery as possible. Turn on all of your outside and inside lights when showing your home at night so as to make your buyer feel welcome. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 6 </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Make sure doors, windows, and cabinets do not stick or have loose knobs. By fixing these minor flaws, you can </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%; "><a href="http://energizedseller.com/staticpages/contests.aspx" title="Increase Home Value | Home Property Value"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">increase </span></span></span><span style="color:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">home</span></span></span><span style="text-decoration: none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> value</span></span></span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">. Closets can be an important selling point. Make them look bigger by organizing them neatly to display that your home has ample closet space.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 7 </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- In general, try to replace faded walls and worn woodwork with new wallpaper and fresh paint. It will increase the appeal and value of your home. Display the full value of your attic, basement, and other utility space including crawl spaces by removing all unnecessary articles and debris, and repainting if necessary. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 8 </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Bathrooms can sell homes. Check and repair any damaged or discolored caulking around the bath tubs and showers, and be sure that the towels and area rugs are bright and clean. Bedrooms should appear bright and cheerful. Remove all excess furniture, and be sure that bedspreads and curtains are freshly laundered and attractive. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 9 </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">– Turn off the stereo and television so the potential buyer and salesperson can discuss your home in a relaxed environment, free of distractions. Keep pets from disturbing potential buyers by restricting them to the backyard or an alternative location, while conducting an open house. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"></span></span></span></a></span></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 10 </span></span></span></b><span style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">– Let your real estate sales person discuss the selling price, terms, possessions and other factors with the customer. Our salespeople have been trained and are experienced. Let them bring your negotiations to a satisfactory conclusion.</span></span></span></span></span></p>Valencia Barclayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175714228863641576noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765870564809952664.post-33984015158629043372009-04-07T23:59:00.000-07:002009-04-08T00:01:06.049-07:00Home Staging - What is Home Staging<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN" style="Times New Roman","serif";mso-ansi-language: EN"><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging | Staging a House"><span style="text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> also referred to as House Fluffing, can be defined as the task of window dressing a real estate property to maximize its </span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/staticpages/contests.aspx" title="Real Estate Home Value | Increase Home Value"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">real estate home value</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">. </span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging | Staging a House"><span style="text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">, or the process of preparing a home prior to putting it up for sale, has become an organized, thriving business. </span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging | Staging a House"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> can not only enable a home to fetch a significantly better price, but can also drastically reduce the listing time of the home on the market. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style=" Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A well presented property looks more appetizing and could sell for as much as more than properties that is poorly presented. </span></span></span><span lang="EN" style="Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language:EN"><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging | Staging a House"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging</span></span></span></a></span><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> allows a home to be sold significantly faster than homes that are not staged. </span></span></span><span lang="EN" style="Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language:EN"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Some believe </span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging | Staging a House"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> is an art, while others say it is a science. In fact, it is a mix of both. </span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging | Staging a House"><span style="text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> sure helps if you have an artistic bent of mind and an aptitude for making homes look more attractive. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN" style="Times New Roman","serif";mso-ansi-language: EN"><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging | Staging a House"><span style="text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging</span></span></span></a></span><span class="asummary"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> is the process that sellers need to go through so that their home is appealing to the broadest possible number of prospective buyers. The best place to start </span></span></span></span><span lang="EN" style="Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language:EN"><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging | Staging a House"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging</span></span></span></a></span><span class="asummary"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> is on the outside of the home so that buyers will want to come in. </span></span></span></span><span lang="EN" style="Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language:EN"><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging | Staging a House"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging</span></span></span></a></span><span class="asummary"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> is the art of decorating a home to sell quickly and for top dollar. </span></span></span></span><span lang="EN" style="Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language:EN"><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging | Staging a House"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging</span></span></span></a></span><span class="asummary"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> is the most proven way to get the highest selling price for a property. </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style=" Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Most Realtors and homeowners are familiar with the concept of </span></span></span><span lang="EN" style=" Times New Roman","serif";mso-ansi-language:EN"><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging | Staging a House"><span style="text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging</span></span></span></a></span><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">. But often, when people think of home staging, they tend to think of high dollar vacant homes filled to the brim with designer furniture. In fact, </span></span></span><span lang="EN" style="Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language:EN"><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging | Staging a House"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging</span></span></span></a></span><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> is simply the process of preparing a home for sale, vacant or occupied, high dollar or not. The goal of any good home staging is to help a house stand out from the competition so it will sell as quickly as possible and for the best possible price. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN" style="Times New Roman","serif";mso-ansi-language: EN"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Remember, when you are preparing your house to sell, you want to make the right first impression. That is where </span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging | Staging a House"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> comes in. </span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging | Staging a House"><span style="text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> involves preparing a home for sale through cleaning, de cluttering, updating the decor, and making repairs. You can hire professional </span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/staticpages/aboutus.aspx" title="Home Stagers | Home Staging"><span style="text-decoration: none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">home stagers</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">. Or, at great savings to you, you can do the home staging yourself. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" "><span lang="EN" style="line-height: 115%; "><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging | Staging a House"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"></span></span></span></a></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN" style="Times New Roman","serif";mso-ansi-language: EN"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" "><span lang="EN" style="line-height: 115%; "><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging | Staging a House"><span style="text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging</span></span></span></a></span><span style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> is appropriate pre sale property presentation where techniques are used to present the property at its most desirable to the potential buyer whilst keeping costs to a minimum.</span></span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></o:p></span><span lang="EN" style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">However, </span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging | Staging a House"><span style="text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Staging</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> is not decorating, according to real estate professionals. It is more like depersonalizing a home so that prospective buyers can imagine themselves in it. </span></span></span></span></span></p>Valencia Barclayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175714228863641576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765870564809952664.post-87752528832217019642009-04-06T00:18:00.000-07:002009-04-06T00:21:16.512-07:00Home Staging Tips – Staging Home for Sale<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style="text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> 1 - </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">If you are </span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/staticpages/aboutus.aspx" title="Selling House | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">selling house</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">, then you have obviously been on the other side of the process as a home buyer. Think back to your home buying experience. </span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Professional Staging | Home Staging Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">Professional Staging</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> can help you turn your ordinary looking house into an excellent looking house. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style="text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> 2 - </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">Curb appeal is important while </span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/staticpages/aboutus.aspx" title="Selling House | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">selling house</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">. When potential buyers pull up to the curb in front of your home, you want the home to appeal to them as much as possible. This gives a good first impression, so it should part of your home staging checklist. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style="text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> 3 - </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">If the door and shutters are different colors, you may want to make them the same color. Choose the color that is the more neutral of the two and standardize the color scheme. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style="text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> 4 - </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">Homes which are properly staged; that are warm, cozy, romantic and have sex appeal, sell fastest. As a seller, you may hire professional </span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/staticpages/aboutus.aspx" title="Home Stagers | Home Staging Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">home stagers</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> or </span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Staging Home For Sale | Home Staging Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">staging home for sale</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> by yourself. Naturally, if you do it yourself, you should have a plan, some guidelines and a checklist to follow. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style="text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> 5 - </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-font-style:italic"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">Make your home more desirable. </span></span></span><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">To do this, you need to have a home with the right atmosphere and looks. There is nothing more important when it comes to </span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/staticpages/aboutus.aspx" title="Selling House | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">selling house</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">, than to have one which has a strong emotional appeal to buyers. Proper </span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging | Home Staging Tips"><span style="text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">Home Staging</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> will create this emotional appeal; otherwise you will need to lower your price. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style="text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> 6 - </span></span></span></b><span class="bodytext1"><span style="Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">Rearrange or remove some of the furniture if necessary. As owners, many times we have too much furniture in a room. This is wonderful for our own personal enjoyment, but when it comes to </span></span></span></span><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/staticpages/aboutus.aspx" title="Selling House | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">selling house</span></span></span></a><span class="bodytext1"><span style="mso-ansi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi- Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> we need to thin out as much as possible to make rooms appear larger.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging Tips | Home Selling Tips"><span style="text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">Home Staging Tips</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> 7 – </span></span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">Decorating your house to sell, also called </span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Staging | Home Staging Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">Home Staging</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">, </span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="House Staging | Home Staging Tips"><span style="text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">House Staging</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">, </span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/staticpages/contacts.aspx" title="Real Estate Staging | Home Staging Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">Real Estate Staging</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"> or House Fluffing, will help you sell more quickly and as a build or renovator, you know time is money.</span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>Valencia Barclayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175714228863641576noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765870564809952664.post-18607010788014794722009-04-04T01:45:00.000-07:002009-04-04T01:47:51.259-07:00Increase Home Value – How to Increase Home Value<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style=" Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Better home improvements will always </span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Increase Home Value | Home Property Value"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">increase home value</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> in an excellent way. In the housing market, some home improvements pay off by </span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Increase Home Value | Home Property Value"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">increase home value</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">, while others will do little to improve it. In general, updating your kitchen and bathrooms are always smart investments and offer the best </span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/staticpages/contests.aspx" title="Home Property Value | Increase Home Value"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">home property value</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style=" Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The kitchen is the most important room in the house since it is where much of the family interaction occurs. If you do not know where to start, try adding new tile flooring, re facing old cabinets, or updating appliances to new energy efficient models. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style=" Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Bathroom renovations can </span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Increase Home Value | Home Property Value"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">increase home value</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> and yield a high return on investment. And since it is more difficult to sell a home with only one bathroom, adding a second bath can make your home significantly easier to sell. Some good improvements include installing double sinks, tile floors and new bath fixtures and faucets. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Making home improvements to </span></span></span><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Increase Home Value | Home Property Value"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">increase home value</span></span></span></a></span><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> can be a big undertaking. Larger improvements could include adding a fireplace, building a deck or patio, or adding a new heating or cooling system. However, you do not have to spend huge bucks to </span></span></span><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Increase Home Value | Home Property Value"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">increase home value</span></span></span></a></span><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> by upgrading the look of your home. Smaller, less expensive improvements could include replacing old doors or installing a ceiling fan. Cosmetic improvements can also go a long way in the minds of prospective buyers. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style=" Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">There are some improvements that rarely pay off. These improvements are fine if you and your family will enjoy them, but keep in mind that they rarely </span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Increase Home Value | Home Property Value"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">increase home value</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">. They may even make your home more difficult to sell. You should also avoid making too many expensive improvements that go beyond what is typically found in your neighborhood. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style=" Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Updating your kitchen, bathroom, a room addition, painting, new landscaping; will bring back most of your investment by </span></span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Increase Home Value | Home Property Value"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">increase home value</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">, when you resell your home</span></span></span><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">. </span></span></span><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Avoid getting too fancy. Tastes are different for all buyers, so choosing colors and materials that appeal to a broader range of people will make it easier when you need to sell. </span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>Valencia Barclayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175714228863641576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765870564809952664.post-82641396453944345312009-04-02T23:27:00.000-07:002009-04-02T23:38:24.860-07:00Home Selling Tips – Selling House for Most Money<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px;font-family:'Times New Roman';"><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 1 - </span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">You need to think of your house as a marketable commodity. Your goal is to get others to see it as </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-font-style:italic"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">their</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> potential home, not </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-font-style: italic"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">yours</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">. If you do not consciously make this decision, you can inadvertently create a situation where it takes longer to sell your property.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></a></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 2 - </span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Put away family photos, sports trophies, collectible items, knick-knacks, and souvenirs. Put them in a box. Rent a storage area for a few months and put the box in the storage unit. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 3 – </span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Uncluttering the house. This is the hardest thing for most people to do because they are emotionally attached to everything in the house. After years of living in the same home, clutter collects in such a way that may not be evident to the homeowner. However, it does affect the way buyers see the home, even if you do not realize it. </span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 4 – </span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">If you have an area for flowers, buy mature colorful flowers and </span><span class="klink"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">plant them. They add a splash of vibrancy and color, creating a favorable first impression. Do not buy bulbs or seeds and plant them. They will not mature fast enough to create the desired effect and you certainly don’t want a patch of brown earth for homebuyers to view. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 5 – </span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The front door should be especially sharp, since it is the entryway into the house. Polish the door fixture so it gleams. If the door needs refinishing or repainting, make sure to get that done. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 6 – </span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Do not do anything expensive. If possible, use savings to pay for any repairs and home improvements – do not go charging up credit cards or obtaining new loans. Remember that part of </span><a href="http://energizedseller.com/staticpages/aboutus.aspx" title="Selling House | Home Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">selling house</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> is also preparing to buy your next home. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 7 – </span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Painting can be your best investment when selling your home. It is not a very expensive operation and often you can </span><span class="klink"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">do </span></span><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">it </span></span><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">yourself. Do not choose colors based on your own preferences, but based on what would appeal to the widest possible number of buyers. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 8 – </span></span></b><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Repair or replace broken floor tiles, but do not spend a lot of money on anything. Remember, you are not fixing up the place for yourself. You want to move. Your goal is simply to have few negative impressions upon those who may want to purchase your property. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 9 – </span></span></b><span lang="EN" style="Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language:EN"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A well manicured lawn, neatly trimmed shrubs and a clutter free porch help real estate sellers put their best foot forward and make prospects feel welcome. So does a freshly painted - or at least freshly scrubbed - front door. The fewer obstacles between prospects and the true appeal of the real estate home, the better. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://energizedseller.com/" title="Home Selling Tips | House Selling Tips"><span style=" text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Home Selling Tips</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 10 – </span></span></b><span lang="EN" style="Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language:EN"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Dogs and cars are great companions, but not when real estate sellers are showing their homes. Pets have a talent for getting underfoot. So do everybody a favor: Keep Kitty or Spot outside, or at least out of the way.</span></span></p></span>Valencia Barclayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175714228863641576noreply@blogger.com0