Home Staging: Set yourself apart from all the other homes for sale in Palm Springs, CA

The real estate boom enjoyed by so many in 2006, has left the market sluggish. As a result there are more homes for sale in Palm Springs, CA than ever before. Now for those looking to market those homes for sale in Palm Springs, CA, the prevalent question is how to set their home apart from the rest? One recommendation local real estate experts have for showcasing homes for sale in Palm Springs, CA is through “home staging.”

A growing trend in real estate, home staging is a way to merchandise homes for sale in Palm Springs, CA a manner that is most appealing to potential buyers. According to a 2006 survey from StagedHomes.com, homes staged before listing spent less than 1.5 months on the market as opposed to the 4.5 months homes spent on the market when not staged. For sellers interested in employing the tactic, the following are some tips for staging homes for sale in Palm Springs, CA:

• Evaluate the house room by room and determine any repairs that should be made. For instance, carpets should be stain-free and clean. Also, replace any damaged linoleum, tiles or wood.
• Consider painting interior walls to remove any dings or scratches. Select light or neutral wall colors as they help rooms appear larger.
• Clean and dust everything including windows and light fixtures.
• Remove any personal clutter such as photos or trinkets, keeping any decorative accessories in groupings of 1, 3 or 5.
• In the kitchen, remove any unnecessary appliances from countertops. One rule of thumb is to remove anything has not been used in three months.
• Similarly, in the bathroom, remove any items that are not essential and use no more than one or two colors when coordinating accessories like shower curtains and towels.
• Rearrange or remove any furniture that is not needed. Too much furniture clutters a room, so keep only what is essential.
• Stage rooms with fresh flowers or plants, but avoid using potpourri to mask odors.
• When showing a house, use a combination of natural light and floor, table and overhead lighting. Consider removing all window screens to allow for more light.
• Consider playing soft music on the day of viewings

Regardless of which tips are implemented when staging homes for sale in Palm Springs, CA, the goal is to simplify each room so that buyers can image living in the space.

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