Monday, July 10, 2006

Less is More!


High prices and rising interest rates are making smaller homes an attractive option to buyers. Of course, there has always been a market for small homes, especially because that's where so many first-time buyers begin their home ownership experience.

With smaller homes in such high demand, there is a lot of competition for buyers. What steps can you take to prepare your home for a quick, full-price sale? If you can't afford the services of a "home stager" to come in and redecorate, you can at least follow some of their advice.

Make your home look more spacious by using neutral colors on the walls and carpeting. Far from appearing boring, the neutral scheme will actually allow buyers to better visualize their own decorating plans. Along those same lines, get organized and reduce the clutter around the home.

This also means rearranging furniture, or even putting some furniture into storage, if it will help your rooms "breathe." After all, you want buyers to be able to picture their own furniture and belongings in your home. It will be easier for them to imagine moving in if you’ve already taken steps to clear the space a bit.

Details like door handles, cabinet hardware, and faucets can be inexpensively updated to show pride of ownership in your smaller home. Now you’re ready to successfully compete for those buyers!

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