{"id":6414,"date":"2017-07-12T11:11:55","date_gmt":"2017-07-12T18:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=6414"},"modified":"2017-07-10T08:01:09","modified_gmt":"2017-07-10T15:01:09","slug":"stage-your-home-to-make-it-more-attractive-to-home-buyers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2017\/07\/stage-your-home-to-make-it-more-attractive-to-home-buyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Stage Your Home to Make It More Attractive to Home Buyers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So you\u2019re ready to sell your home \u2013 but is your home ready? These quick and easy steps to stage your home are inexpensive, but will really stand out to buyers and increase the appeal of your home.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>1. Clean Up<\/strong><br \/>\nThe first step to staging your home is storing away the clutter. This will depersonalize your home and allow potential buyers to picture themselves living in the house. This is also a great opportunity to get rid of or donate items you don\u2019t want to transport to your new place.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>2. A Fresh Coat of Paint Goes a Long Way<\/strong><br \/>\nFreshen up and stage your home by painting your walls. This hide any marks, fingerprints, or discoloration and make your home feel refreshed and new again. Choose light, neutral shades when painting to allow potential buyers to easily personalize the home with the color of their choice.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>3. Consider Your Lighting<\/strong><br \/>\nStage your home with great lighting. Do a walk-through of your home to make sure plenty of natural light is coming in throughout the day. Purchasing LED lights are a great energy-efficient option that will brighten up any room.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>4. Step Up Your Curb Appeal<\/strong><br \/>\nYour home should make a great first impression from the moment potential buyers drive up. Hiring professional landscapers will ensure your lawn and shrubbery are manicured to be most appealing to buyers. Make sure bushes and trees are trimmed and pruned, and that any flower beds are well-maintained.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.coldwellbanker.com\/4-easy-ways-stage-home-make-attractive-home-buyers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4 Easy Ways to Stage Your Home to Make It More Attractive to Home Buyers<\/a> by Sharon Lee | Coldwell Banker Blue Matter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you\u2019re ready to sell your home \u2013 but is your home ready? 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