YOUR HOME'S FRONT DOOR AND PORCH
- Create a welcoming spot in color- flower pot, paint
front door.
- Invest in a new doormat.
- Open curtains, have sparkling windows.
YOUR HOME'S ENTRY HALL
- Create a dramatic focal point - e.g.., flowers,
poinsettia, antiques.
- Add spaciousness with a well placed mirror.
- Improve floor appearance here, if nowhere else
(except kitchen).
- Clean out your coat closet.
- Create the illusion of an entry hall if you have
none-narrow table, open bookcase, railing, its own
lighting area.
YOUR HOME'S LIVING ROOM AND FAMILY
ROOM
- Treat these rooms as if they were stage
settings-games room suggests good family life, a guitar
is warm, a dictionary, half finished crossword puzzle-
let the buyer imagine living in your home.
- Highlight your fireplace, decorating the mantle or
above with picture.
- Improve traffic flow in these rooms.
- Draw attention to exposed beams or a cathedral
ceiling.
- Don't let the TV dominate or be the focal point of
the room.
YOUR HOME'S DINING ROOM OR DINING
AREA
- Set the scene by setting the table and add a
centerpiece.
- Make a large dining room into, say, a dining room
and a small library or add a desk.
- Visually enlarge a small dining area-remove leaves,
place against wall, remove extra side chairs or large
pieces.
YOUR HOME'S KITCHEN
- Use props to set the scene- open cookbook, basket of
eggs, bunch of carrots on a cutting board, ceramic
mixing bowl with whisk, etc.
- Make it smell great- simmer Christmas brew, bake
bread, bowl of lemons, fresh coffee, cinnamon sticks
etc.
- Expand your counter space, store small appliances,
use a moveable cart.
- Create more storage space-neat organized shelves,
hanging pot rack.
- Accent kitchen windows-plants, bird feeder outside
window.
- Make small kitchens appear larger by repainting,
lighter curtains, install a mirror.
- Highlight an eat-in area, set the table, fruit as a
centerpiece.
YOUR HOME'S LAUNDRY ROOM
- Make it cheerful and appealing.
- Double duty- corner table or chair, sewing area, set
the stage.
YOUR HOME'S STAIRWAYS
- Make them safe- lighting, clutter-free, rail, carpet
or runners secure?
- Add visual interest- plant stand on landing,
wallpaper can narrow.
- Improve appearance of stair treads, clean or paint.
YOUR HOME'S BEDROOMS
- Create a master bedroom "suite" effect ("Large is
Better")- avoid busy patterns, small desk, chair with
lamp, etc.
- Tackle your closets, clear clutter, clear floor,
organize shelves, smell.
- Add storage boxes under the bed if you need more
storage.
- Depersonalize your teenagers rooms- at your own
risk!
YOUR HOME'S BATHROOMS
- Create a look- plants, glass bowl of shells,
pictures, fresh towels, magazine rack, etc.
- Invest in a new shower curtain and/or bath mat.
- Improve (not replace) your floor covering, scrub and
clean.
- Put out fresh towels and soap.
- Add a pretty dish of potpourri.
YOUR HOME'S BASEMENT
- Make it as pleasant as possible- erase all signs of
dampness or mildew.
- Increase wattage of all bulbs to brighten up.
- Set it up as a games room or teen room -Ping-Pong
table, bright posters.
- Highlight a workbench area, dust, clean and
organize.
YOUR HOME'S DRIVEWAY AND GARAGE
- Fix up driveways for first impression impact.
- Enlarge and improve appearance of garage with
lights, clear floor, organized shelves.
YOUR YARD
- Avoid an overgrown, unkempt look- prune, cut lawn,
edge carefully.
- Chris property boundaries if fences or lines don't
exist.
- Use flowering plants to dress up your yard.
- Draw attention to special trees- flowers at base to
draw eye in.
- Play up flat areas- badminton set or volleyball net.
- Set up a backyard living/dining area- picnic table
or rocking chairs.
- Let your pool help sell your home- clean, open
earlier or close later, if winter, have photo of pool in
summer, draw up a pool information sheet including
costs, upkeep time, installation date, pool size and
pool items included with your home.
If you want to sell your home / property for more money the above, then these tips can help you raise the value of your home / property. These are some important factors that need to be considered if you want to sell your Mississauga home for a higher price and sell faster.
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