Here's my thought. 'They must not have known the photographer was coming....'
I have seen too many online listing pictures with laundry piled on the end of a bed waiting to be put away, or worse, laundry scattered on the floor waiting to be cleaned. Too many pictures of toiletries covering a bathroom sink. Way too many pictures of cluttered kitchen counters.
I can only wonder, 'Did they not know the photos were going to be taken that day?'
Please, agents, forewarn your Homeowners. And Homeowners, if you don't make your house a showcase, it will sit on the market that much longer and you will get far less than you are asking...
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Showing posts with label home stagers 83815. Show all posts
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Coeur d'Alene how do your pictures hang?
Daily Tweet Rehash
Home staging tip - The middle of your hanging wall art should be 60" - 70" from the floor.
That is a general rule of thumb in the industry. I personally feel that 70" is a wee bit high. I tend to keep the middle of all my pictures at about 60" - 65" from the floor, I feel that is a better height.
Having said all that, I tend to bend rules when it come to the size or shape of my wall art. Another rule bender is when hanging anything behind a couch that is up against a wall. If your picture is not very tall, hanging it at the 60" mark might be too high. You don't want a lot of wall space between the top of your couch and the bottom of your picture. It's like having "high-water" pants.....You know, waiting for a flood....
If any of your art is tall and narrow, then try the rule out and if it doesn't feel right, move your art accordingly. And remember, when selling your house, take down all your family pictures. Only neutral artwork should be displayed. Nothing too religious, ethnic, culture specific, ultra modern, or "travel" art (art bought while on vacation - it tends to be too taste specific). A good question to ask yourself about your art, "would I see this same art in a nice, chic hotel?". If your answer is "no", then you might need to think about updating....
Home staging tip - The middle of your hanging wall art should be 60" - 70" from the floor.
That is a general rule of thumb in the industry. I personally feel that 70" is a wee bit high. I tend to keep the middle of all my pictures at about 60" - 65" from the floor, I feel that is a better height.
Having said all that, I tend to bend rules when it come to the size or shape of my wall art. Another rule bender is when hanging anything behind a couch that is up against a wall. If your picture is not very tall, hanging it at the 60" mark might be too high. You don't want a lot of wall space between the top of your couch and the bottom of your picture. It's like having "high-water" pants.....You know, waiting for a flood....
If any of your art is tall and narrow, then try the rule out and if it doesn't feel right, move your art accordingly. And remember, when selling your house, take down all your family pictures. Only neutral artwork should be displayed. Nothing too religious, ethnic, culture specific, ultra modern, or "travel" art (art bought while on vacation - it tends to be too taste specific). A good question to ask yourself about your art, "would I see this same art in a nice, chic hotel?". If your answer is "no", then you might need to think about updating....
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Daily Tweet Rehash
Coeur d'Alene...you know you need a home stager if...you use a gun safe as a TV stand IN YOUR BEDROOM..
Not sure if it's just our location in the Northwest..... But gun racks, gun cases, or gun safes are not considered furniture. Please do not use them as such! The first time I saw a gun safe being used as a TV stand, in the bedroom, I thought it was an anomaly. Guess not so much! Thus, my need to Tweet and write a follow up Blog about the subject.
I realize hunting is big up here. But let's remember that the master bedroom, in particular, is supposed to be a retreat. Remove any distractions in the master bedroom. Make sure your bedroom sets the mood for it's intended use. I go so far as asking all my stagings to remove TV's from the master bedroom as well.
Buyers want to 'buy in' to a certain life style that needs to be in effect in your house. Most buyers are moving up with a new purchase. Make your home appear as the next step up for them.
Do your spouse a favor and get the guns out of the bedroom!
Not sure if it's just our location in the Northwest..... But gun racks, gun cases, or gun safes are not considered furniture. Please do not use them as such! The first time I saw a gun safe being used as a TV stand, in the bedroom, I thought it was an anomaly. Guess not so much! Thus, my need to Tweet and write a follow up Blog about the subject.
I realize hunting is big up here. But let's remember that the master bedroom, in particular, is supposed to be a retreat. Remove any distractions in the master bedroom. Make sure your bedroom sets the mood for it's intended use. I go so far as asking all my stagings to remove TV's from the master bedroom as well.
Buyers want to 'buy in' to a certain life style that needs to be in effect in your house. Most buyers are moving up with a new purchase. Make your home appear as the next step up for them.
Do your spouse a favor and get the guns out of the bedroom!
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