Minnesota CRS Chapter News October, 2013
Pillar to Post More items to consider when staging your home to sell: Take everything off the kitchen counters and display a few cookbooks and a beautiful glass bowl of lemons instead. A bouquet of flowers – real or made of fabric – on the dining table is a nice touch. In bathrooms, get all of the clutter off the countertops and sink area. A few fluffy towels and attractive soaps can provide that “spa” feeling with minimal cost. Be sure walls and flooring are clean and maintained. Paint any rooms where the walls are in bad shape as well as any that have strong, “polarizing” colors. A potential buyer might find your red dining room and the purple in your teenager’s bedroom a real turnoff. Have the exterior painted if its condition warrants improvement. As with interior paint, neutral colors look best and have the most appeal. A few large, potted houseplants can soften a room and make it feel friendly and fresh. Don’t forget the curb appeal of landscaping. Trim any overgrown shrubs that are blocking windows or walkways and remove any weeds. A few dollars’ worth of bright flowering plants are charming when planted by a walkway, doorway, and mailbox.
Compliments of Pillar to Post 12