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We have all had the dilemma of \u2018to stage or not to stage\u2019 when involved in a house sale. It\u2019s a huge debate in real estate circles and generally falls to the homeowner in discussion with the real estate agent. It can be viewed as unnecessary work or too time-consuming, but a staged open house has proven to sell houses faster than any other house showing. There are, however, various aspects of showing a house or the open house day that we can all master.<\/p>\n
The d\u00e9cor must be simple but stylish. Don\u2019t go out of your way to change existing d\u00e9cor, but you may have to tone it down or add to it, depending on the market that you\u2019re trying to target. A simple win every time is to have some\u00a0luxury flowers<\/a>\u00a0that add both colour and a touch of class to the rooms being viewed. A beautiful vase of cut flowers adds class and gravitas to any living space, and it is props such as these, that could lead to a swifter sale.<\/p>\n The overall aim when showing your home is to ensure that there is a light and airy feel to the property. Depending on the weather, keep a few windows open and have as much light coming in as possible. It is advised not to redecorate the entire home but depending on the colours you\u2019ve used and if you have any feature walls that you\u2019ve used to add your taste to the home, you may want to consider repainting all these in a bright white. Keep it as simple as possible and allow the new buyer to visualize and realise their tastes and colours in the home.<\/p>\n Many people work on the interior of the home and may also plan an exterior makeover, but the porch or front door is oftentimes ignored. A clean and tidy front door area is a terrific way to set the tone and provide a good first impression. Consider\u00a0a fresh coat of paint for the front door<\/a>\u00a0and some healthy pot plants, if space allows. There should not be dying plants in hanging baskets that haven\u2019t been tended to for a while or old and untidy door mats.<\/p>\nLight and Bright Airy Rooms<\/h2>\n
The Entrance Needs to Be Welcoming and Clean<\/h2>\n
The Smell of Freshly Baked Goods\u00a0<\/h2>\n