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Tina Kitchens
Home Staging Professional for Hawaii
(808) 936-9712

TOP 10 STAGING TIPS THAT WILL MAKE YOU MONEY!

1...If they won't stop they'll never buy.
            The most important things to fix are at the front of the house, the curb appeal, the
            approach. Too many homes get the drive-by just because the owner never took the
            time to see what it looked like from the buyer's point of view. Take the time to step
            into the buyer's shoes.
2...Welcome them with a smile.
            Even if you are not there, your home should welcome the buyer, as if this is a
            wonderful place they could see themselves coming home to. The front entry needs to
            sparkle to greet them even if you can't. This will let them know how cared for the rest
            of the house is.
3...Women rule in the kitchen.
            Women have a stronger pull in the decision to buy a home for a family, and also a
            stronger role in the kitchen. Make sure the kitchen is clean and clutter free, ready for
            her to step in a create a meal for her family. This is one of the most important rooms
            in the house to invest your staging/remodel money in. Make sure you spend it right.
4...The bath is for cleansing.
            When preparing your bathroom, make sure it feels hotel resort ready. Put away
            anything you wouldn't want to see left by a previous guest if you were checking into a
            hotel room. And make it as spotless as you would expect after the maids went
            through.
5...Clutter feels bad to everyone.
            You might not see your clutter after having lived with it for so long, but everyone else
            will, and it won't be pleasant. Clean the clutter before anyone sees it. There is no
            reason for it and you know it. Sort, clean and throw out anything you don't want to
            move into your new home. This is your chance to rid yourself of it and help your sale
            too.
6...Use all your sense...they will.
            Ask a friend to tour your home before you show it. We get use to our own sights and
            smells around the house, but they can really change the feeling a person has about the
            home. Bad smells mean dirty things. Something is not cared for. This is the exact
            opposite reaction you want a buyer to leave with. Sounds, smells, unsightly views,
            temperature...think about them all when preparing your home.
7...WORK is a four letter word.
            Make sure you get rid of , repair or replace anything that will signal WORK to a buyer.
            Broken things, even if they are not part of the home sale will stimulate the need for
            work in a buyer as they tour your home. You want them to feel like they are on
            vacation in Fantasy Island. Remove anything from sight that could break that spell.
            Even bills piled on your desk should be put away, as well as laundry and cleaning tools.
8...Lanais and porches are extra space.
            Outside spaces are like selling extra square footage of living space...if you make it
            apealing enough. Clean it up and stage it to look inviting enough to go out on the lanai,
            as if it's just another room in the house. Clean is the key, especially if they have taken
            off their shoes to tour the house. If it's not clean looking, they won't step foot out
            there. Your opportunity is lost.
9...You lead the way.
            Color is the best way to make sure your buyers walk the house and see the selling
            features you want them to see. Perfectly placed "eye-catchers", accessories in vibrant
            colors, draw the buyer's eye where you want it to go...your home's best features.
10...Make sure you say a GOOD bye.
            If you achieved the perfect tour and your buyer is smiling and in Fantacy Island in their
            head when they are walking out of your house, make sure there is nothing on that exit
            walk that could ruin it. Walk out of your house when you are preparing it to make sure
            a different view on leaving isn't a bad one.

Whether you are doing it yourself or hiring a Professional Home Stager like me, you can't afford to skip the step of getting your home ready BEFORE you list it to the world. Invest wisely in your biggest asset to make sure you get everything you deserve from it.

Call me for a walk-thru consultation to see how easily we can transform your home into a fabulous showpiece no matter what your budget.

Tina Kitchens

(808) 936-9712

tkit@hawaii.rr.com

"Staging is my passion"