Larry Stone,

There is a saying that “Fail to Prepare: Prepare to Fail”  is #1 rule for the job interviewer. It is exactly same true for home sellers. It is time to sell the homes. It is the show time!It is time for the seller , real estate agent and or home stager  works together to prepare it to be SOLD! Please show the best side of your home. From the study of

I like the article of the best staging tips  from Staging Rants & Ravings for example:

1. START WITH THE  ENTRANCE – No matter you are on a job interview, or going to the first date or selling your home… first impressions matter.  So clean it up, touch up the paint, add plants and flowers… in general, make the buyer feel welcome. Here’s HGTV’s TIP#1 entitled: Make An Entrance.
   
2. CLEAR OUT ALL CLUTTER - Look at the counter tops, cabinets, closets, garages, basements, and attics as storage spaces. So clear it out. Here’s HGTV’s TIP#2 entitled: Conquer Clutter.
   
3. LESS FURNITURE IS EQUAL TO BIGGER HOUSE - A room full of furniture can feel as cluttered as an accountants desk top during tax season. Clearing the furniture could free up a lot of room you have not noticed. Here’s HGTV’s TIP #3 entitled: Less is More.

The staged homes sells faster, increases the net value, more buyers will like it and increase the possiblity of seller to receive the mutiple bids offers. From the HomeGain report of the Home Sell Maximum Guide 2008 the top three areas to improve are: Lighten & Brighten, De-Clutter, and the Landscape front and backyard. If you are in the market to sell home, please insist on preparing 1st before you put your for sale sign.

Comment posted by Real Estate Blocks » Blog Archive » What Is The #1 Mistake Sellers Make? Part 2
at 3/25/2008 9:28:51 PM

[…] PREPARATION of a home for sale brings in buyers. Grace Keng has an excellent post on what home sellers need to do to prepare their home for sale.  The links […]

Comment posted by val
at 3/25/2008 9:14:35 PM

I agree completely. Staging a home is so important, especially the front door. Sellers should as a matter of routine in selling repaint the front door, and add color as needed to draw attention to the entrance. This is a wonderfully well done post, with excellent links.