subject: Making A House A Home: Window Shades [print this page] Window shades can really create a sense of warmth in a home for sale. It makes a massive difference to potential buyers when they see a house outfitted with classic window shade choices in comparison to the bare, stark windows they might see in many vacant houses on the market. Making your house for sale seem like home to a potential buyer can often make the difference between a sale and a visit.
Purchasing and installing proper window shades makes a difference in any housing market. But in a tough housing market where buyers have their pick of the litter...purchasing and installing proper window shades is a necessity. Savvy agents see it as a sure fire way to make a difference. It's the difference between offering an empty house for the buyer's inspection and offering a potential home for their consideration.
Homeowners with houses on the market looking to buy window shades should always purchase a conservative product. They should never attempt to make the home for sale "stand out" with a very specific product. Classic, conservative style will please the majority of buyers. Attempting to please with a very specific style or color will limit the number of potential buyers that agree with the window shades choice.
A few good options when aiming for classic and conservative, but pleasant and homey are: classic wood blinds, faux wood blinds and/or roman shades. For the wood or faux blinds stick to very neutral colors. If installing window shades in a small space avoid darker stains. They will give the impression that the space is even smaller than it is. If roman shades are being installed the color is very important. Make it neutral: tan, cream, white, off white, etc.
You can also take into consideration the other permanent color choices in the room: walls and woodworking. But don't feel as if matching the stain on the woodworking is a requirement. Sometimes darker stains can be overwhelming and adding more dark stain would be the wrong choice.
Never forget that potential buyers probably aren't able to imagine just exactly how perfect a house is for them. They may see a few possibilities, but it's up to the seller to ensure that the possibilities are presented in the very best light possible. Window shades are permanent furnishings that make a world of difference; make sure you take advantage of it.
