Barrington Homes For Sale: Staging Your Home To Get The Best Price When You Sell It!

As you get your home ready to put on the market to sell it, you need to stage your home in order to give the best “first impression” possible. To effectively do that, here are some quick, easy and inexpensive tips to help you. Remember that the initial impression your prospect receives when she/he approaches your home is the one which can create immediate interest or be a total turn-off to viewers. That includes the all-important curb appeal as well as the impression created upon entering the home. For more information homes for sale in south barrington il.

1. How does the house look as you approach it from the street?

Take this opportunity to remove unsightly foliage from the front yard or entry-way. Be sure that all bushes have been attractively trimmed and that any extraneous items are out of sight. Add a welcoming wreath or banner to your front door. Be sure that all window glass is free of obvious dirt or grime. A clean, welcoming entry-way and sparkling window glass are things which will go unnoticed if present, but which will be noticed immediately if they are absent!

2. Upon entering the home, is there any obvious dirt, clutter or are there items which are obviously out of place?

A neat home sells more easily and profitably than a cluttered one does. While you are not being judged by your housecleaning, you actually are when it comes to getting a buyer’s attention and having him/her pay money for the house! Pay close attention to the impression your house gives. If there is an inordinate amount of clutter present, it will draw attention away from the house itself.

3. Fix anything that is obviously broken or leaking or in need of repair.

If a sink is dripping or if there are cracks in walls or woodwork, fix those before attempting to show the house.

4. Take the time to polish any wood surfaces which have become dull, paint any walls which are showing wear or scuff marks, and replace any cracked window glass or mirrors.

Seeing to these little touches can make a difference in the amount of money being offered, or whether an offer is made at all. For more information south barrington homes for sale.

Remember that you want to sell your beautiful home to someone who will appreciate it for the valuable property that it is. Present it at all of the showings in the best condition you can!

John Herman

Licensed Illinois Managing Broker