How To Help Your Home Sell

About to list your home for sale? You know it needs work, but you don't know where to start?
You can hire an Interior Designer.  Really we love to help people "Stage" their homes! 

Remember, this has been "Your Home",  so it is only natural that it is filled with family photos, children's artwork, and old memorabilia that you love.  Unfortunately, the potential buyer cannot see past those things when trying to envision their personal stuff in your space.  So that is where the staging comes in.

First of all you will be directed to clean up...and by that we mean take away most of the pictures, artwork and memorabilia.  Box it up and store it.  You will have to pack eventually, so why not start now.  Remove as much of the clutter as possible.  All those cute things on display on your shelves and counters...must be packed up.  Don't forget to label when you pack, so you know what is in those boxes!

The next thing to consider is the general shape of your house. The walls and the flooring set the overall tone of the home.

Does the paint look tired?  Are there cracks that are visible to the eye?  Will the colors in the home be difficult for most to work with?  If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you should find yourself an inexpensive painter, get some help in selecting the best color, and repaint!

If your carpet is simply dirty, then cleaning it might just be the solution! However, if the carpet is extremely old and worn, you will need to replace it. Select a neutral tone that is warm and inviting, and remember there are many inexpensive options to choose from.  If you have hardwood floors beneath that old carpeting you could consider removing it and leaving the wood exposed.  The wood might need to be lightly sanded and resurfaced to give it some life, but the result will be quite appealing to most!  

The only other area to think about is the correct placement of your furniture.  When Collaborate Design Studio stages a home, we often position furniture simply and cleanly.  We will sometimes ask a client to remove a piece that is too large or overpowering in the space.  But whenever we can, we simply shift things around to better utilize the space and help your home appeal to others.