Summer Staging 2009; The Staging Professionals Offer Tricks, Tips and Trends to Captivate Buyers This Summer
This summers hottest colours will come into play when preparing homes for sale this year. Adding the latest colours throughout a home, along with some other tips and tricks, can invoke both fresh and inspired feelings in buyers and will help them to connect to that particular home.
Niagara Falls, Canada, March 28, 2009 --(PR.com)-- A drive around Niagara will prove that spring is officially here, the first flowers of spring bringing life and color back to landscapes across the region. Those who are looking to sell their home this summer need to begin the process of preparing for a successful sale. Home Staging is just as effective in the spring and summer months as it is in the fall and winter months but truth be told, selling a home in the spring and summer months has its benefits and when prepared professionally can result in a quick and profitable sale.
First and most important on the list are this season’s hottest colours; Palace Blue, Lavender, Lemon Yellow, Lime Green, Salmon, Fuscia, Rose and Slate Grey. The combination of these colours in bold patterns or monochromatic schemes (for example: red, fuscia and rose) will be the biggest hit of the summer. “If you are planning to sell your home this summer, these colours can add a fresh appeal to your home. Please don’t think about painting any part of your home with these colours when you are planning to sell, although they can represent a bold personality and may be striking with your decor, they are personal color choices and will be extremely effective incorporated into a home only as accent colours”, says Lisa McIntee, Owner of The Staging Professionals, A Niagara based Professional Home Staging Company. Lisa recommends adding these colors throughout your home by incorporating annual flowers into your garden, creating fruit bowls, adding accent pillows or fresh flowers.
A few other Staging Tips from The Staging Professionals that will help you to achieve your desired results when selling your home this summer:
1. Remove the Winter Remnants. Pressure wash your home, driveway, eaves troughs, front and rear door and deck or patio. Touch up any areas that may need a quick face-lift, unfortunately our winters can often be damaging to our home and gardens.
2. Be sure to fertilize your lawn and garden, and keep it watered. Lush gardens and healthy green grass make for excellent curb appeal and give an instant impression of a well maintained home. If you have a showing, water your grass 30 minutes before hand to have it appearing greener and healthier.
3. Don’t keep your window treatments closed during the day in an attempt to keep the cool air inside your home. Suck it up, open them up and let the light it. It is important that you fill your home with natural sunlight for showings that may happen during the day while you are not at home. Also, be sensitive to the temperature in your home, buyers don’t want to walk into a sauna, nor do they want to freeze. Invite your neighbours into your home and ask their opinion on the temperature and adjust it so it is comfortable.
4. Create more living space by setting tables outside, in and around the garden using natural linen table clothes. If you live in a busy area where the noise of traffic may distract buyers from your tranquil setting, try incorporating a water fountain into your entertaining area. The soothing noise of the water may be more effective in grabbing and keeping the buyers attention than the loud trucks flying by.
5. No Fake Fruit. Summer signifies fresh and buyers will smirk that you have a bowl of fake apples sitting on your counter. This is acceptable in colder months when produce may not be as vibrant in color, but there are no excuses for this in the summer months. Keep your fridge stocked with colourful (and healthy) fresh fruit.
6. There is nothing more refreshing on a hot day than an ice cold glass of lemonade, iced tea or water. For showings and open houses, place a pitcher or two of refreshing drinks in your kitchen with some glassware and invite your buyers to help themselves. They will appreciate the gesture and you have made an impression. The most important part of Home Staging is making sure a buyer connects to your home. This neat trick shows hospitality and instantly connects the buyer to your home because it makes them feel like they are at home.
For more ideas on how to prepare your home for sale, please contact The Staging Professionals at 905-334-2360 or lisa@thestagingprofessionals.com
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First and most important on the list are this season’s hottest colours; Palace Blue, Lavender, Lemon Yellow, Lime Green, Salmon, Fuscia, Rose and Slate Grey. The combination of these colours in bold patterns or monochromatic schemes (for example: red, fuscia and rose) will be the biggest hit of the summer. “If you are planning to sell your home this summer, these colours can add a fresh appeal to your home. Please don’t think about painting any part of your home with these colours when you are planning to sell, although they can represent a bold personality and may be striking with your decor, they are personal color choices and will be extremely effective incorporated into a home only as accent colours”, says Lisa McIntee, Owner of The Staging Professionals, A Niagara based Professional Home Staging Company. Lisa recommends adding these colors throughout your home by incorporating annual flowers into your garden, creating fruit bowls, adding accent pillows or fresh flowers.
A few other Staging Tips from The Staging Professionals that will help you to achieve your desired results when selling your home this summer:
1. Remove the Winter Remnants. Pressure wash your home, driveway, eaves troughs, front and rear door and deck or patio. Touch up any areas that may need a quick face-lift, unfortunately our winters can often be damaging to our home and gardens.
2. Be sure to fertilize your lawn and garden, and keep it watered. Lush gardens and healthy green grass make for excellent curb appeal and give an instant impression of a well maintained home. If you have a showing, water your grass 30 minutes before hand to have it appearing greener and healthier.
3. Don’t keep your window treatments closed during the day in an attempt to keep the cool air inside your home. Suck it up, open them up and let the light it. It is important that you fill your home with natural sunlight for showings that may happen during the day while you are not at home. Also, be sensitive to the temperature in your home, buyers don’t want to walk into a sauna, nor do they want to freeze. Invite your neighbours into your home and ask their opinion on the temperature and adjust it so it is comfortable.
4. Create more living space by setting tables outside, in and around the garden using natural linen table clothes. If you live in a busy area where the noise of traffic may distract buyers from your tranquil setting, try incorporating a water fountain into your entertaining area. The soothing noise of the water may be more effective in grabbing and keeping the buyers attention than the loud trucks flying by.
5. No Fake Fruit. Summer signifies fresh and buyers will smirk that you have a bowl of fake apples sitting on your counter. This is acceptable in colder months when produce may not be as vibrant in color, but there are no excuses for this in the summer months. Keep your fridge stocked with colourful (and healthy) fresh fruit.
6. There is nothing more refreshing on a hot day than an ice cold glass of lemonade, iced tea or water. For showings and open houses, place a pitcher or two of refreshing drinks in your kitchen with some glassware and invite your buyers to help themselves. They will appreciate the gesture and you have made an impression. The most important part of Home Staging is making sure a buyer connects to your home. This neat trick shows hospitality and instantly connects the buyer to your home because it makes them feel like they are at home.
For more ideas on how to prepare your home for sale, please contact The Staging Professionals at 905-334-2360 or lisa@thestagingprofessionals.com
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Lisa McIntee
905-334-2360
www.thestagingprofessionals.com
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905-334-2360
www.thestagingprofessionals.com
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