Staging a home prepares it for the potential buyer's eye

There is no doubt that selling real estate is a tough and competitive market today.  The key to successfully selling your home is to make it stand apart from the rest.  Many real estate companies have turned to staging companies to put the best foot forward for a home that is for sale.  Empty homes are often completely furnished by staging companies to allow the potential buyer to see what can be done with the house.  Staging is, in essence, getting a house decorated/designed by a professional.  If you or your Realtor are not going to spend the money on staging, here are a few tips for getting your home ready to sell, staging it yourself:

• Remove clutter.  Clear off counters, clean out cabinets and closets.  To much stuff lying around gives rooms, closets and cabinets a smaller feel.  You want the potential buyer to see space and room.
• Get rid of personal items and leave neutral feel.  Photos, school items, political and religious material should all be removed.  The buyer needs to see himself living in the house, not you living in the house.
• Pay attention to the outside of your house and how it presents itself.  A little landscaping can go a long way.  There will never be a second chance to make a first impression.
• Clean, clean, clean.  Clean your floors.  If you have carpet get it cleaned professionally.  Make sure your walls are clean and your appliances smudge-free.
• Move furniture around to make your rooms seem more spacious.  Also use furniture to define spaces.  Make your home as inviting and roomy as it can be.
• Have a home inspection done.  By having your home inspected before selling it you can fix many of the issues that may arise and make a deal more complicated.

Remember, when you are selling your home you want it to appeal to the potential buyer.  If you can get them to fall in love with your house then you will likely get the money you are asking for it.  Keep your home clean, your furniture well-placed and everything clutter-free until you sell your home.

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3842 E Grandview Rd   Phoenix AZ 85032

4 Bedrooms   2 1/2 Baths   2149 Sq Ft   Built in 1995

Recently remodeled and beautifully maintained home filled with dramatic windows, plant shelves, niches , high vaulted ceilings* double sided fireplace * curved stairway wall * bright spacious kitchen has lg center island with sink * downstairs master bedroom with stunning full bath * three bedrooms upstairs * large partially covered patio * pool with waterfall * two vehicle garage * desert landscape

Ranch home in El Dorado –

5811 N 37th Dr.  Phx  AZ  85019

3 Bedrooms    1 3/4 bathrooms   Approx. 1157 Sq Ft   Built in 1957

• has been family’s home for decades
• eat-in kitchen, numerous cherry cabinets, over-the-sink window
• arcadia doors from living room to the backyard
• master bedroom with large window with front view and 3/4 bath
• mixed landscape of grass and granite with large grapefruit tree

For more information and to view more photos,

visit our website at     www.TheRomeroTeam.com

16661  S 36th Way     Phoenix AZ  85048

3 bedrooms     2 bathrooms   approx. 2192 sq ft    built in 1988

Cathedral ceilings – plantation shutters – built-in bookcases & desk

eat-in kitchen – honey oak cabinets – walk-in pantry – breakfast bar

wood burning fireplace – tiled floors

carpeted master bedroom with vaulted ceiling and full bath

desert landscape and plants – wood deck – gas BBQ – 2 vehicle garage

covered patio - private sparkling pool and spa