Staging Your House For A Quick Sale

Monday, March 1, 2010

Staging Your House (NAPSA)—“Homestaging” is increasingly popular among home- owners seeking to sell their house. Curb appeal, clutter removal and a thorough cleaning are impor- tant, but a few extra steps can dramatically improve the appeal of your hometo a buyer. Design and model homeexpert Janice Jones, who oversees model home design and decorating for Pulte Homes, offers a few tips to help you create an up-to-date new and fresh look that can set your home apart from the competition: 1. Use Color: Adding the right punch of color to accent walls or trim can create depth, enhance kitchen cabinets or bring a boring bathroom tolife. Jones encourages homeowners to find pops of color in accessories, such as throw pillows, coffee-table books and decorative canisters. The key is to experiment and not be afraid to add extras such as exciting wall art or a playful chair or an area rug. Different colors have different effects, Jones says: Red is stimulating and en- couragesself-confidence. Orange promotes happiness and celebration. Yellow is uplifting and light- hearted. eBlue is calming in softer tones, promotes clarity in deeper ones. Greenis the color of nature; it feels fresh and rejuvenating. Aqua is restful while pink is gentle and sweet—making a great pair. Purple tones bring out a sense of compassion. 2. Less Can Be More: When Jones decorates model homes, she takes care not to clutter spaces and aims to keep roomsinviting, comfortable and memorable. This al When staging a home for sale, use neutral colors in flooring, upholstery and window dressing to enhancebrighter accents. requires appropriate-sized furnishings that allow for maximum seating without crowding. “Use fewer accessories and try not to overstimulate,” she advised. “This makes living spaces appear muchlarger.” 3. Focus on the Home: Homeowners achieve better results by displaying only their most impor- tant collectible treasures in a book- case, a see-through furniture cabi- net or open shelving. The focus should be on the house, not the cur- rent homeowner’s knickknacks. 4. Know the Latest Trends: Design trends have been moving toward simple clean lines, an organic approach and a more relaxed look overall. Flat-screen TVs, laptop computers and other technology have changed the need for heavy, deep pieces. 5. Even Small Changes Reap Rewards: Jones stresses that even a small decorating project can makea significant difference. “Interior design gives home sellers a great opportunity to make a good first impression,” she said. “Simple staging can be livable as well as sellable.” For more home-staging tips from Pulte Homes, visit http:// bit.ly/StagingTips.

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