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Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript Home Staging Tips : Home Staging Tips Compliments of: Michele Miller, LMC, REALTOR ®,and Home Staging Expert What is home staging? : What is home staging? Home staging is NOTinterior decorating! Home staging is the art of preparinga property to sell so that it will appealto buyers and they will feel an emotional connection to the home What does appeal to buyers? : What does appeal to buyers? Price Location Curb appeal Property size Homes’ amenities (garage, pool, etc.) Storage (attic, basement, closets, etc.) Emotional connection “There’s never a second chance to make a good first impression!” : “There’s never a second chance to make a good first impression!” A potential home buyer has already made up their mind 15 seconds upon arrival. For best impressions, always bring clients through front door first! Accentuate the positive! : Accentuate the positive! Home stagers look through the eyes of a buyer. Home staging brings out the positivefeatures in the home. Downplay the negative : Downplay the negative Once the positive features are tackled,the negative ones get overlooked. FOR EXAMPLE: Turning a room’s attention to a great bay window maytake the attention away from the low, confined ceilings. Curb Appeal : Curb Appeal Dressing the home for show Enticing buyers to takea look inside Neat and tidy landscape Well kept exterior Getting rid of yard clutter Curb appeal (cont.) : Curb appeal (cont.) Buyers typically do drive-bys first to check out the home’s location and general surroundings. If the property is not well manicured from the outside, then buyers assume the same is on the inside. Curb appeal attracts the buyers first! Focal Points : Focal Points Every home has a factor that makes it unique. What attracted you to your home? What features are buyers most likely to look for in a home? How can we accentuate those focal points? The Front Entry : The Front Entry A grand entrance is essential Fresh coat of paint Fresh mulch Fresh flowers on steps orwalkway Well manicured lawn Clutter free Clean doormat The Interior Entry : The Interior Entry You are creating an image for the rest of the home Keep it neat and simple If the front entry is right into the living area, maintain the same attitude as if it were a separate foyer (FOR EXAMPLE: small mirror with table and light) Achieving Room Balance : Achieving Room Balance A home that doesn’t have room balance has POOR flow. Ailments and Cures.... : Ailments and Cures.... Ailment --Poor Structural Layout (old house, small rooms) Cure--Keep consistent color throughout, proper placement of furniture and accessories to have rooms balance Ailments and Cures…. : Ailments and Cures…. Ailment--Poor color scheme Cure--Keep walls, floors, furnishings and accessories as neutral as possible Ailments and Cures…. : Ailments and Cures…. Ailment—Poor furniture arrangement Cure—Keep furniture to a minimum,do not OVERCROWD the room,use slipcovers when needed,keep rooms consistently proportioned,do break up matched sets! Ailments and Cures…. : Ailments and Cures…. Ailment--Inconsistent color scheme Cure—Mix and match elements from each space, keep colors light for a more open feel, remove window treatments indark rooms Ailments and Cures…. : Ailments and Cures…. Ailment--CLUTTER Cure—Weed out accessories, store unnecessary collections away,leave empty areas, LESS IS MORE! Group objects in odd numbers Ailments and Cures… : Ailments and Cures… Ailment—CLUTTER (continued) Cure—Personalize less space, buyers need to visual it being their home, not the sellers! Focal Points : Focal Points Every home has a factor that makes them unique. Examples of focal points: : Examples of focal points: Fireplace Hardwood/marble floors Bay window/french doors Cabinetry/woodwork Water or mountain view Backyard Fireplace : Fireplace Grouping a conversational area around a fireplace draws the eye in, accessorize in odd numbers. Hardwood/Marble Floors : Hardwood/Marble Floors Remove all rugs, clean and polish thoroughly! Bay Window/French Doors : Bay Window/French Doors Make the window your main focal point by placing a large piece of furniture in the bay area. Keep french doors free andclear for access. Cabinetry/Woodwork : Cabinetry/Woodwork Keep open space shelving, use lighting, greenery, brass andglass accessories. Mountain or Water Views : Mountain or Water Views Arrange furniture around view, open all draperies. What if the home has NOfocal points? : What if the home has NOfocal points? Keep it SIMPLE and NEUTRALIZE! Working with Children and Pets : Working with Children and Pets Keep all toys in one general area, preferably child’s bedroom or playroom Remove loose toys from yard Hide pet dishes and litter boxesfor showings Air out house to remove pet odors If possible, homes should NOT be shownwith animals present Last but not least….Repairs! : Last but not least….Repairs! Walk through the homewith the homeowner to seewhat necessary repairsneed to be made prior toshowings. Staged homes should bewell-maintained! Feng Shui : Feng Shui The art of creating positive energy (Chi)in the homeSome tips:Open pathway to front doorPaint front door, RED.Remove clutterCreate spa-like bathroomsFocus on kitchen and bedrooms Helpful Links : Helpful Links www.centerstagehome.com www.homestagingexpert.com www.centerstagehome.com/affiliate.htm www.vistaprint.com www.godaddy.com Slide 31: Any questions, please contact me at (508) 330-7258or through e-mail at Michele.Miller@charter.net www.homesweeterhome.netBlog at www.whatsinworcester.net You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
home staging miller143 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 137 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: September 25, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description A powerpoint presentation on Home Staging Tips. Comments Posting comment... By: HaroldJoh (17 month(s) ago) We used a great team of Raleigh, North Carolina interior designers to help us home stage our vacant home. You can see pictures here http://www.professionalhomestaging.net/vacant_home_staging.h.. Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript Home Staging Tips : Home Staging Tips Compliments of: Michele Miller, LMC, REALTOR ®,and Home Staging Expert What is home staging? : What is home staging? Home staging is NOTinterior decorating! Home staging is the art of preparinga property to sell so that it will appealto buyers and they will feel an emotional connection to the home What does appeal to buyers? : What does appeal to buyers? Price Location Curb appeal Property size Homes’ amenities (garage, pool, etc.) Storage (attic, basement, closets, etc.) Emotional connection “There’s never a second chance to make a good first impression!” : “There’s never a second chance to make a good first impression!” A potential home buyer has already made up their mind 15 seconds upon arrival. For best impressions, always bring clients through front door first! Accentuate the positive! : Accentuate the positive! Home stagers look through the eyes of a buyer. Home staging brings out the positivefeatures in the home. Downplay the negative : Downplay the negative Once the positive features are tackled,the negative ones get overlooked. FOR EXAMPLE: Turning a room’s attention to a great bay window maytake the attention away from the low, confined ceilings. Curb Appeal : Curb Appeal Dressing the home for show Enticing buyers to takea look inside Neat and tidy landscape Well kept exterior Getting rid of yard clutter Curb appeal (cont.) : Curb appeal (cont.) Buyers typically do drive-bys first to check out the home’s location and general surroundings. If the property is not well manicured from the outside, then buyers assume the same is on the inside. Curb appeal attracts the buyers first! Focal Points : Focal Points Every home has a factor that makes it unique. What attracted you to your home? What features are buyers most likely to look for in a home? How can we accentuate those focal points? The Front Entry : The Front Entry A grand entrance is essential Fresh coat of paint Fresh mulch Fresh flowers on steps orwalkway Well manicured lawn Clutter free Clean doormat The Interior Entry : The Interior Entry You are creating an image for the rest of the home Keep it neat and simple If the front entry is right into the living area, maintain the same attitude as if it were a separate foyer (FOR EXAMPLE: small mirror with table and light) Achieving Room Balance : Achieving Room Balance A home that doesn’t have room balance has POOR flow. Ailments and Cures.... : Ailments and Cures.... Ailment --Poor Structural Layout (old house, small rooms) Cure--Keep consistent color throughout, proper placement of furniture and accessories to have rooms balance Ailments and Cures…. : Ailments and Cures…. Ailment--Poor color scheme Cure--Keep walls, floors, furnishings and accessories as neutral as possible Ailments and Cures…. : Ailments and Cures…. Ailment—Poor furniture arrangement Cure—Keep furniture to a minimum,do not OVERCROWD the room,use slipcovers when needed,keep rooms consistently proportioned,do break up matched sets! Ailments and Cures…. : Ailments and Cures…. Ailment--Inconsistent color scheme Cure—Mix and match elements from each space, keep colors light for a more open feel, remove window treatments indark rooms Ailments and Cures…. : Ailments and Cures…. Ailment--CLUTTER Cure—Weed out accessories, store unnecessary collections away,leave empty areas, LESS IS MORE! Group objects in odd numbers Ailments and Cures… : Ailments and Cures… Ailment—CLUTTER (continued) Cure—Personalize less space, buyers need to visual it being their home, not the sellers! Focal Points : Focal Points Every home has a factor that makes them unique. Examples of focal points: : Examples of focal points: Fireplace Hardwood/marble floors Bay window/french doors Cabinetry/woodwork Water or mountain view Backyard Fireplace : Fireplace Grouping a conversational area around a fireplace draws the eye in, accessorize in odd numbers. Hardwood/Marble Floors : Hardwood/Marble Floors Remove all rugs, clean and polish thoroughly! Bay Window/French Doors : Bay Window/French Doors Make the window your main focal point by placing a large piece of furniture in the bay area. Keep french doors free andclear for access. Cabinetry/Woodwork : Cabinetry/Woodwork Keep open space shelving, use lighting, greenery, brass andglass accessories. Mountain or Water Views : Mountain or Water Views Arrange furniture around view, open all draperies. What if the home has NOfocal points? : What if the home has NOfocal points? Keep it SIMPLE and NEUTRALIZE! Working with Children and Pets : Working with Children and Pets Keep all toys in one general area, preferably child’s bedroom or playroom Remove loose toys from yard Hide pet dishes and litter boxesfor showings Air out house to remove pet odors If possible, homes should NOT be shownwith animals present Last but not least….Repairs! : Last but not least….Repairs! Walk through the homewith the homeowner to seewhat necessary repairsneed to be made prior toshowings. Staged homes should bewell-maintained! Feng Shui : Feng Shui The art of creating positive energy (Chi)in the homeSome tips:Open pathway to front doorPaint front door, RED.Remove clutterCreate spa-like bathroomsFocus on kitchen and bedrooms Helpful Links : Helpful Links www.centerstagehome.com www.homestagingexpert.com www.centerstagehome.com/affiliate.htm www.vistaprint.com www.godaddy.com Slide 31: Any questions, please contact me at (508) 330-7258or through e-mail at Michele.Miller@charter.net www.homesweeterhome.netBlog at www.whatsinworcester.net