a) My promise

I will conduct a thorough evaluation of your home appeal and provide valuable input. I have almost 30 years interior design experience, so I know exactly what changes will make your home sell faster.
I will help you to stage your home for the showing process
I will provide a list of reliable contractors to assist with improving areas of your home if necessary

b) Making your home “Parade” ready... Is it worth it?

Buyers usually don’t want to inherit a huge list of Things to do or they don’t have enough cash after they move  in  to make all the necessary repairs
• Buyers usually decide if they want to buy your home within the first 10 seconds of visiting your home
• Buyers over-estimate the cost of repairs and decorating
• Buyers and agents remember the home the way it is when they first see it.

c) A couple of suggestions

With buyers, first impressions count. A small investment in time and money will give your home an edge over other listings in the area when the time comes to show it to a prospective buyer. Here are some suggestions that will help you to get top market value:

General Maintenance

• Oil squeaky doors
• Tighten doorknobs
• Replace burned out lights
• Clean and repair windows
• Touch up chipped paint
• Repair cracked plaster
• Repair leaking taps and toilets

Curb Appeal

• Mow lawn
• Trim shrubs and trees
• Weed and edge garden
• Pick up any litter
• Clear walk and driveway of leaves
• Repair gutters and eaves

The First Impression

• Clean and tidy entrance
• Functional doorbell
• Polish door hardware
• Clean windows
• Put a bowl of green apples  on the kitchen counter

Spic and Span

• Shampoo carpets
• Clean washer, dryer, and tubs
• Clean furnace
• Clean fridge and stove
• Clean and freshen bathrooms
• Throw out unnecessary clutter
• Empty wastebaskets
• Put flowers in a vase on dining room table

Declutter, Declutter, Declutter The Spacious Look

• Clear stairs and halls
• Store excess furniture
• Clear counters and stove
• Less is more
• Clear off dressers
• Walk through with a critical eye before leaving
• Do not leave any valuables out

The Buying Atmosphere

• Be absent during showings
• Turn on all lights
• Light fireplace
• Open drapes in the day time
• Play quiet background music
• Keep pets outdoors
• Do not offer to sell your furniture or other goods
• Open all interior doors

I LOVE STAGING AND THE IMPACT IT HAS ON THE SELLING PROCESS!!!