How to get the best price when selling my home? What color should I paint the walls for resale?

When selling a home, your goal is obviously to get the best price. With that said, it's hard for any of us to look at things from a buyers perspective. A good way to detach yourself is to study a photograph of each section, (each wall), ......then ask yourself some tough questions:

1. Would my spouse & I fall in love with the home the way it looks now?
2. 
   
   
   Do the photographs in MLS make people excited about a tour? (IMPORTANT)
   
3. 
   When you enter the foyer, are you intrigued to want to see more?
   
4. Does it look better than the competition (other homes in my price range)?

If you don't want to sink thousands into painting or getting new carpet, you can create an "inviting mood" by updating things you can take with you. Notice the impact we achieved through updated rugs, art, lamps fabrics, & even by rearranging the furniture. However -- if you have rooms with dated wall paper or unappealing wall colors, I still suggest painting. Dark rooms will look more cheerful with a fresh coat of paint.
Your goal is to sell a feeling, a mood, that makes your home stand out from
the other homes the buyer is considering.

AFTER
Sitting Room after adding art, bench, floor lamp for stage setting

AFTER
Upholstered headboard with nail head trim, fabrics in a popular color

AFTER
We added custom drapes & art. Also, notice the bookshelf accessories before & after

BEFORE
The mantle needed art to tie the wall paint colors together. We moved their mirror to the bedroom, where it looked amazing.

BEFORE
Notice the impact by removing a dated rug

After above
Instead of just renting average looking art & lamps for stage setting, we provided
nice art, chairs, lamps, & bedding. These made the MLS photos look much better while the old house was for sale.....and every item had a planned spot in the new home.
Before Below:

BEFORE
Before stage setting
It's important to add colors and high quality accessories


For hundreds more before after photos:
http://www.interiordesigngreensboro.com/search?q=accessories
Do you have a resale story or suggestion for what worked for you? We'd love to hear your comments! Or, for questions, be sure to email us instead.
To get the best price when selling your home, consider how it compares to the competition. Rather than stage setting the home with lots of inexpensive "nic nacs", remember that a few large high quality items will have more impact. As for what color to paint the walls - if they are in terrible condition, consider Camel, a light cream, or tan. Be sure to avoid paints that have a pink undertone!
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