http://www.beckylarsen.com Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:04:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Home Staging takes the preparations for "getting your house ready to sell" a bit further, showcasing it so that buyers can visualize living there.  Many aspects of staging involve the same advice real estate professionals have been giving sellers for years, but with some fresh additions. Professional stagers are available for ... http://www.beckylarsen.com/2008/04/15/home-staging-equals-quick-sale/ Windows washed in the sunlight or on a windy day will streak much more readily than those washed on a cloudy day, as the latter will dry more slowly. You don’t want to wash windows on a really cold day either. Very cold glass also streaks ... http://www.beckylarsen.com/2008/04/01/squeaky-clean-windows/ A well-staged closet or storage room has a major impact on buyers.  Make the closets look as spacious as possible.  A good rule of thumb to follow is to clean out about 50% of the things in your closet.  Buyers will be opening closet doors and they will want to ... http://www.beckylarsen.com/2008/03/29/declutter-closets/ There's no doubt about it - - the kitchen is the most important room in the whole house for many prospective buyers.  Take a close look at how you can make your kitchen a real asset when it's time to sell.  Your efforts here can have a major impact on ... http://www.beckylarsen.com/2008/03/19/a-sparkling-kitchen/ Pets are an important part of our lives; they're family members. Unfortunately, not everyone loves pets like an owner does. Prospective home purchasers have come to view the home, not to worry about or visit with pets. Realtors want, and need the undivided attention of prospects to point out ... http://www.beckylarsen.com/2008/03/19/you-love-your-pets-prospects-dont/ Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, " I will try again tomorrow." http://www.beckylarsen.com/2008/03/19/courage/ One of your home's first impressions is the main entry. What does your front door look like? If it's your standard, metal, no window door, replace it with an attractive front door that will smile "welcome".   Make sure your entry windows and porch are clean and free of spider webs and ... http://www.beckylarsen.com/2008/03/18/question-im-thinking-about-selling-what-one-important-thing-should-i-do/ A good friend is like a four leaf clover . . . hard to find and lucky to have. http://www.beckylarsen.com/2008/03/17/lucky/ A man's home is his wife's castle. http://www.beckylarsen.com/2008/03/16/castle/ With our temperatures dipping below zero its hard to believe the Spring Parade of Homes is almost here. Mark your calendars: February 9 through March 16. Open Thursdays and Fridays from 3:00 - 7:00 and Saturday and Sundays from 12:00 - 6:00. Parade books can be picked up ... http://www.beckylarsen.com/2008/01/30/spring-parade-of-homes/