"SELLING YOUR HOME" NOW'S THE TIME TO VIEW IT AS A BUYER DOES!

VIRGINIA SPAVENTA

ASSOCIATE BROKER
917-952-3103

So you finally decided to put your home on the market with a trusted Real Estate Professional and get it SOLD.

Well now is the time to step back and take a real good look at your home and the rooms that you and your family have been living in and so very used to for all these years. What may seem like no big deal to you because you see it on a daily basis, is a big deal and very noticeable to savvy buyers.

First off apologizing for your homes appearance only emphasizes the mess and the defects.

Start on the outside and walk towards your home, is the lawn manicured, the shrubs neatly trimmed. Is there garbage in the street in front of your home? If it looks appealing on the outside chances are they will want to see the inside. Paint, peeling or chipping should be corrected. It shows neglect and age of the home.

Wash down the doors exterior and interior of all fingerprints and smudges. Open the drapes or blinds to give the maximum light to a dim room. Replace all bulbs and turn all lights on. Especially in the kitchen and bathrooms where light is needed.

Is your recent visit to Costco stacked on the floor or the kitchen counter top? Find a place for these items, it shows the buyers that the house doesn't have storage space. Refrigerator magnets must go! Especially if there are so many we can't see tell the refrigerator from a bulletin board.

Look at the rugs do they need to be cleaned? Correct leaking faucets or pipes. Try to keep the pets outside or at least out of the way. Pick up pet food bowls and wee-wee pads. Clean hair and gunk out of tubs and sinks.

Put the radio on a soft station and just loud enough to hear it.

Getting your house ready to sell and look its best shouldn't be costly. Start with the little things it makes a big difference.

If your thinking about buying or selling a home please don't hesitate to call me at 917-952-3103.

I will give you helpful tips for making your home look its best and getting it sold!

VIRGINIA SPAVENTA

ASSOCIATE BROKER

917-952-3103

HOMES that say" I LIVE HERE".

Whether it's a 390' sq.ft. 1 bedroom Condo, a 1400sq.ft Cottage, a 650 sq.ft. Studio or 4,300 sq. ft. dream house. You can make your living space tell it's visitors you live there.

Home is where your happiness starts. You want to make your home a pleasure to spend time in. I will give you some of my tips on ways to develop an overall decorating concept based on theme, color, furnishings and much more.

Lets start in The Living Room where much of the entertaining is done. If you have walls that separate rooms you can think about taking them down. It makes the space feel so much larger and you can circulate through both rooms which makes entertaining much easier. Go neutral for all the big pieces of furniture and find ways to add color, like in pillows, rugs or throws. Have you ever thought about painting the ceiling anything but white? Yes, paint the ceiling a color. The ceiling is the most overlooked and underused opportunity in decorating. Painting the ceiling brings your eyes up and instantly raises the height of the ceiling. A narrow or short room may appear larger with a hint of color on the ceiling.

Mirrors: Think about whats going to be reflected in the mirror, and consider the shape and texture of the frame.

The Kitchen is where it all happens. No matter how the fire is roaring in the living room or how comfortable the sofa may be. Your guests will migrate to the kitchen and hang out. This room should be clutter free and appealing to the eye. It should tell your quests that salacious meals are prepared with the cleanliest of surroundings. Kitchens can either have color or be sterile white. Again no matter what you do to this space gaze up at the ceiling and think color. Red opens the appetite, but a few shades lighter for the ceiling would work also.

Bedrooms are where we need to go to escape our hectic lives for awhile. To refresh ourselves to be our best the next day. Think tranquil green, fluffy pillows and a good book. Small pieces of furniture work well in the bedroom, and as little clutter as possible. Do you use your under the bed space as storage? Clear it out! Clean out the old stuff not worn in the last year and donate it. Remember we are trying to clear our minds from the day.

If your lucky enough to have a house with a welcoming porch, paint the ceiling pale blue, or a turquoise blue. Like the color of a clear daylight sky.It will feel as if clear beautiful skies are always above you. Another good reason for this is that bugs, like bees, will think its a sky and will not build a hive there. Large hanging plants along the porch give a sense of privacy and beauty at the same time. A large rocking chair for two will seem a cozy place to enjoy the night sky or daybreak.

Some good little pieces to own are nesting tables that can hold a book, an arrangement or just a favorite photo. Hassocks now called ottomans or poufs. A place to sit back and rest your feet or just to use as an extra place to sit. They come in all shapes, heights and colors. Make it completely different from the room. Let the color stand out. Remember, the large pieces are neutral, get your color from the accessories.

Make your living space multi-functional. Take color off the walls and put it in the accessories. Sometimes big pieces in a small room can trick your eye into thinking the room is bigger than it actually is. Try to make each room in your home open and airy. Be sophisticated but add your feelings and personality.

Make your house a home that tells quests who you are, and that this is your castle!