home&garden
Improvements to this lanai
included removal of excess
paraphernalia and foliage.
store, sell
or donate the
treasures you have
accumulated over
the years
Before
After
Most buyers are looking for a home that is move-in
ready. A sticky door, a broken window or a loose kitchen
cabinet will set off an alarm that can ruin a sale. To make
your home more attractive to a potential buyer, polish
your wood floors, replace any broken blinds, fix your
screen doors, and repair or replace those small distractions
that you have learned to live with.
Most homes show better when they are well lit. Try
opening curtains, shutters and shades to let the natural
light in and buy some brighter bulbs for your lamps.
Everyone finds a light and bright home appealing.
As a realtor and an interior designer, Natalie Scott of
Smith & Associates Real Estate stages all of her listings.
She notes that staged homes sell faster and for higher
prices statistically.
Although homeowners often treat their pets as part of
the family, get them out of the house when you are showing
it, and be sensitive to any smells they may leave behind.
Pet owners are often oblivious to their pets, but buyers
are not.
Making your home look perfect is not difficult. It’s the
“less is more” concept that makes staging work.
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HD SHOWINGS PHOTOGRAPHY FOR NATALIE SCOTT
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HD SHOWINGS PHOTOGRAPHY FOR NATALIE SCOTT