Tag Archives: staging

Selling a Home

Emma Avenue – Sold in 6 Days

 480 S. Emma Avenue sold at asking price of $369,000, just a few days after coming onto the market. 

In getting the home ready for sale, carpets were removed to show off the beautiful wood floors that had been covered and protected for years, windows were washed inside and out, and every surface of the house was scrubbed to give the home that extra sparkle. To neutralize and emphasize the home’s spaciousness, the walls were painted with the perfect light color.  The yard was spruced up and flowers added to give that extra curb appeal.  The service providers did a wonderful job getting the home ready. (I’d be happy to share their names with you!)  The final step was to stage the house to make the home more inviting while buyers toured through. read more

Home Improvement, Home Trends

Get the Paint Sheen You Want!

You think choosing the right color for your paint job is hard? Try picking the right sheen.

In the painting world, very shiny translates to very durable. High sheen can take a lot of abuse and a lot of scrubbing. The lower the sheen, the silkier the effect; but, like silk, scrubbing will damage it.

High gloss: The most durable and easiest to clean of all paint sheens, high-gloss paint is hard, ultra-shiny, and light-reflecting. Think appliance-paint tough. High gloss is a good choice for area that sticky fingers touch–cabinets, trim, and doors. High-gloss, however, is too much shine for interior walls. And like a Spandex dress, high gloss shows every bump and roll, so don’t skimp on prep work. read more

Buying a Home, Selling a Home

10 Things You Can Live With About Your Home That Buyers Can’t—And Won’t

1.  Light switches/fixtures that don’t operate or have mystery functions. If there’s a switch, it should do something. There should be a working light bulb so that people can see it in action–and for goodness sake, the switch should not come with any warning labels! Don’t leave any questions about the integrity of your electrical system and make sure all fixtures work properly and safely. read more