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HOW TO GIVE YOUR HOME A FACE-LIFT
December 17th 2008

One of the great challenges to selling a home can be showing all of its space, decor and natural light potential.  For example, every home has crowded closets and dead space.  Sellers should be aware that areas such as these are easy to spruce-up with a little elbow grease and old-fashioned innovation. 

 

Begin by evaluating your closet/storage space, determine which areas can cut-down in clutter.  Go through old clothes, shoes, etc., and get rid of anything that will not be used and in turn create more space.  Consider organizing shelves and other areas to make better use of your storage space, including your garage and basement.  Also, try to throw out or give away any old furniture that is no longer of use.  All of the discarded items can be given to Good Will, Salvation Army or even sold at a yard sale.

 

"Although most sellers keep their homes clean and well-decorated, it can be difficult to convince a buyer of a home's potential when clutter is noticeable.  As brokers, it's our responsibility to offer any tips that will expedite the sale and make the experience more enjoyable for the seller,"  David Barnhart - Broker, CENTURY 21 The Castle Company.

Once you've eliminated the unwanted items and furniture, begin the 'renovation' process.  For non-storage spaces that could use a little more decor, consider adding a small bookshelf complemented with a cozy reading chair.  Always be sure you're filtering as much light into your property as possible.  Open or replace curtains.  For example, light from a window overlooking the backyard offers a room more color, a great view and the illusion of more space.

 

Always maximize the potential of existing decor; wash old curtains, re-stain old wood casings, anything that refreshes and emphasizes all the potential of the space and decor of the home.

 

Prospective buyers are often more drawn to homes with features that they don't have, those with clutter-free closets, open sunny rooms, and cozy little corners.  To ensure you've realized all of the above characteristics the last step should be to bring in a friend and observe their reaction.  Make sure it's an honest friend, who will offer suggestions as well as notice the improvements.  Seeing your own home through someone else's eyes is a great way to make a home optimally attractive and more sellable to prospective buyers.

 

Be diligent in your efforts and be sure the renovations improve the aesthetic appeal of the home.  All the hard work will be worth the reward of a successful sale. 

 

Century 21 Real Estate Corporation is the franchisor of the world's largest residential real estate sales organization, with more than 6,300 independently owned and operated franchised broker offices in more than 25 countries and territories worldwide.  Century 21 Real Estate Corporation is a subsidiary of Cendant Corporation (NYSE: CD).

 

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