| When planning on selling your home in today's | | | | Smell - Make sure to avoid any strong aromas. Of |
| distressed market, bear in mind that you're | | | | course it makes sense to make sure noxious smells |
| competing with Short Sales and/or Bank Owned | | | | like pet odors, last night's fish dinner or poker-game |
| properties that will be in conditions ranging from poor | | | | cigars are not the first thing to hit a potential buyer |
| to decent. The big thing to remember is that these | | | | as they enter your home - but don't forget that |
| types of properties can't compete with even a | | | | exotic incense, heavy florals and even cleanser smells |
| decently-staged home, much less a well-staged home. | | | | can be offensive to many. Make sure your home is |
| However, since these properties sell at a discount to | | | | aired out well, and then provide simple, clean, subtle |
| the market, it is important to keep your staging | | | | aromas with the restrained use of potpourri or air |
| costs to a minimum to avoid driving up the price of | | | | fresheners. |
| your home. | | | | Taste - Could a plate of fresh-baked cookies entice a |
| The Staging rule of thumb to keep in mind: You are | | | | buyer? Maybe, maybe not - but it would certainly |
| trying to help potential buyers feel right away that | | | | make your home more memorable. |
| your home can become their castle. To do this, just | | | | Touch - Physical comfort is important. Remember |
| remember the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste | | | | that "Ahhhh!" feeling you get when you walk into a |
| and touch. | | | | cool building, getting out of the heat of summer? Any |
| Sight - Light, bright homes with neutral colors and a | | | | Realtor showing your home - and any potential buyer |
| few colorful accents appeal to more buyers. Bold, | | | | - is going to be much more comfortable in your |
| vivid colors may be more "you", but remember that | | | | home if your AC is set appropriately. Be careful not |
| you're trying to provide more of a "blank canvas" | | | | to over-cool (or over-heat!) but do try to make your |
| that a potential buyer finds attractive now, but can | | | | home feel comfortable to visitors. |
| also visualize making their own. | | | | Today's market can be a great time to sell, but keep |
| Sound - Ever heard the expression "the silence was | | | | in mind the competition. Proper staging can make |
| deafening" or "quiet as a tomb"? Well, walking into a | | | | your home feel like someone else's next castle, so |
| totally-silent home can be like that - possibly eerie or | | | | remember - think about the five senses! Thinking of |
| oppressive, but rarely welcoming. Leave some soft, | | | | selling your home in the Phoenix metro area? Contact |
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| ambiance. | | | | and to started! |