We've got the blueprints completed and printed for our new log home. We are about to sign on the dotted line for the loan. Now we're just waiting for the county's final approval before we break ground.
If all goes as planned, we should close by the end of the month and begin the excavation work to lay the foundation for our log home soon thereafter. With that in mind, it could be anywhere from 6 to 9 months before we move into The Fun Times Lodge (...wait til you see all the other fun names I've come up with for our log cabin home!).
Let The Home Staging Begin...
At this point, I'm getting into the "packing" mode... doing a lot of cleaning, purging, and donating in order to lighten our load for the upcoming move.At the same time, I'm also trying to "de-personalize" our current house a bit -- which, they say, is one of the most important steps in "staging" your home.
I like at least 10% of a display space, such as a bookcase, to be empty. A coffee table and other practical surfaces should be only 10% full." -- Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, makeover expert on HGTV's "Small Space, Big Style"
With that in mind, here are some tips from the pro's about staging your home for resale. Hopefully, these staging tips will help you get top dollar for your home...
Staging Your House For Sale
I heard on some show on HGTV... if the home you're selling is brand new (or a flip), you should count on spending 1% of your home's asking price on "staging".In return, you can expect to get 10 times that back!
On the other hand, if you've been living in your home for awhile, then you can probably stage your home for free. But, there are times when you might want to invest a couple hundred (or even a couple thousand) dollars to have professional stagers arrange and decorate your home. It's one of the quickest and easiest ways to ensure a higher selling price for your house.
As an example, here's a company in my area that specializes in "the 5-hour makeover" for $195 or $45 an hour.
Tips For Staging Your Home
Staging Your Home To Sell
Frequently Asked Questions About Home Staging
Checklist For Staging Your Home
10 Reasons You Should Professionally Stage Your Home (.pdf)
International Association of Home Staging Professionals
How Professionals Stage Your Home For Sale
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Thanks for the staging advice. I am currently selling my log cabin in new mexico. I removed most of the furniture but it sounds like I should have left some in the cabin. DeCluttering of all things if you had only one to do is key. Thanks
Log Cabin for Sale
You are doing the right thing! I'm glad to hear that you are packing early and decluttering. If your house is staged correctly, you will have it sold in no time!
I enjoyed your blog. Please visit www.mystagedlife.com for more fabulous home tips and tricks of the trade.
Thanks!
Preparing your home for sale with staging is a great idea - not only will it add value to your home but it will ensure your house sells quicker too.
Definitely something to take seriously when many houses are sitting on the market for weeks or months!
Good luck with the move!
kathryn
http://www.homereporter.co.uk