staging your house for sale


Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from NelsonN and more videos in the Selling a Home category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com You don’t have to invest a ton of money to make your home more appealing to potential buyers — a few tips and tricks might just do the trick. To complete this How-To you will need: Flowers Storage space Pillows Time to tidy up Good coffee Frozen cookie dough Step 1: Start outdoors For homebuyers, the first impression starts before they even get out of the car, so make your front yard and walkway as appealing as possible. Plant some flowers, rake any leaves, remove weeds, paint the fence and porch—make sure everything is in tiptop condition. Step 2: Clear the clutter Put away knickknacks and any odds and ends that wouldn’t be in a model home. If you’re in a hurry, just stick them in your car, inside desk drawers, or in other places the buyers won’t look. Step 3: Let the sun shine in Open up your blinds and curtains; light makes a room look bigger. Tip: Appealing aromas like coffee beans and freshly baked cookies make people feel at home and put them in a good mood. So put on a pot of good coffee and pop a roll of cookie dough in the oven. Step 4: Pare down Put extra furniture in storage and clear the kitchen counter of appliances …