www.StagingNewEngland.com When you decide to sell, your home becomes a product. Home Staging is the best way to display your product  to help buyers envision themselves living in the space. Statistics show that a well displayed home sells faster and for greater profit. Today's savvy, NH home buyer is looking for quality, style, and a smart investment. A home that is offered for sale in "AS IS" condition or "un-staged" before selling, will likely get an "AS IS" price in the New Hampshire real estate marketplace. New England Home Staging uses a variety of merchandising tactics to best present your home. Some of these tactics include: Creating a neutral color palette on the walls. This helps the Buyer have a neutral backdrop to visualize their décor regardless of their particular style. Color on the wall is a personal preference. We want to leave the personal touches to the Buyer for after they move in because if your choice is not a match for the Buyer, they will not identify with the space as a fit for them. Enhancing features of the house. This means the actual structure or fixtures such as the fireplace, windows, etc. Eliminating easy projects. This typically includes updating lighting fixtures and ceiling fans that are over 10 years in age. Also, removing wallpaper and/or borders. (the chances are your Buyer sees it as a project- not a keeper). Removing dated or damaged blinds/window treatments. Adding ambiance through staging countertops and surfaces with purposeful décor. Clearing, de-personalizing, and editing out extra household items that are taking up unnecessary space. Vacant spaces lack definition and leave the Buyer disconnected from the emotional quotient they need to identify with the space. Let us show you how staging can directly impact how well your home is presented within the marketplace. Call 603.548.3636                                                     New England Home Staging®        ...read more

With home sellers scrutinizing their budgets for every conceivable way to cut costs and ensure a profit, it’s not surprising that home staging may not rank very high on the list of priorities for home sellers. Yet, it should. In a sea of foreclosures and media scare tactics; nothing should be left to chance in the effort to connect with prospects. Home staging is one of the few tactics that you can tangibly control to sell faster and for more money. “When selling your home, the fix-it-projects you want to do the least are likely themost importantbecause guess what? Prospective buyers feel the same way you do!” Staging your home on a budget is easy and statistics show- it’s worth every penny!  HOME STAGING STRATEGIESon a BUDGET!! Exterior clean up is really important because there are plenty of foreclosures on the market with messy yards, unkept landscaping, and that “ packed everything and ran out the door” look. Give your home a clean and inviting look on the outside by implementing these tactics: - Make sure your sales sign is well-maintained - Landscaping is clear of dead plants, fallen branches, and trash.- Leave your porch lights on to shine and invite.- Sidewalks to door are clean and in good repair. (Check along drive where the plow has scraped the yard)- Outdoor furniture is clean, organized and arranged in a purposeful manner.- Porches are swept and free of clutter.- Paint is in good condition (especially around the entrance)   Today’s decorating style is clean and uncluttered.Here are some tops tips for enhancing the interior:                     -Give your home an updated look by taking out some of what’s already there and leaving                        some empty space, or by replacing several small accent pieces with one larger piece. - Freshen wall color- wall color when selling should typically be neutral. If you have a color, it should be appealing to your target audience- not necessarily you.- Don’t want to remove the old wallpaper? Your buyer doesn’t either :)- Remove shabby furniture and create intimate spaces with less furniture.   (practice room arrangements with our onlineroom planner)  - Replace old, worn rugs with indoor/outdoor- natural rugs for an inexpensive swap. (check out these options fromBallard Designs, Homegoods has them too!) - Clear all items from window sills and lighten up window treatments. If you purchase new treatments, save money-avoid valances over panels, buy a natural fiber, neutral color.- Home décor items should be purposeful, not personal. Personal photos should not be over or on the fireplace mantel. Think of other decor items that can make a statement without telling a story about you.   Other tips: -  Evaluate your energy message. Big houses can mean big utility bills. Make sure you highlight any and every energy saver appliance, heating or cooling systems. How does it pay to buy your home? If your home is small- highlight the energy savings of small space- big savings! -   Many boilers are being replaced with tankless hot water heaters. Make clever use of odd crannies that are left behind if they are on main floors in the home. NEED MORE INFORMATION? Visit us online at www.StagingNewEngland.com ...read more