subject: Important Enhancements For House Marketing [print this page] Potential buyers would be attracted to your house if it's clean, neat, and decorated attractively. But a house that's overly decorated is also a bad thing, and buyers wouldn't be attracted to it. The architectural and structural features of your house will be hidden from all the clutter and decorations.
Below are a few tips for minimalist home decorating.
LESS IS MORE. Unimportant things should be put away. Even if you have to ask your neighbor for some storage space in their garage, do it. Remember that this isn't permanent, but after a while you may realize that you can actually live without that stuff.
KEEP THINGS ORGANIZED. Now would be a good time to organize all your stuff and other projects. Temporarily rid your house of unimportant stuff. An even better idea is to start packing. If you want to find great looking baskets that don't cost a lot, try looking at WalMart or PierOne. It's easier to organize with those baskets. If you want to stack your coasters or magazines under the coffee table, do so using a large basket. Using baskets will also allow you to put away bathroom things like toothpaste and make-up. If you allow all those stuff to lay out in the open, people will get distracted and the house will look used.
TIPS ON ARRANGEMENTS. The things you keep around should be arranged in attractive ways so that your house will look interesting. For instance, group the canisters together in the kitchen. Don't spread them out because it will make the counter look smaller. This also applies to end tables, ledges, mantels, and bookcases. Just remember that you should not group more than 3 things together and also make sure they vary in height and size. You can group 2 candles on one side of the mantel and on the other side preferably something smaller.
Keep in mind that potential buyers would frequently look at photographs and other items that are personal in nature. If you spend too much time talking about a family tree then you'll get nowhere in selling your house. That's why putting away personal items is a good idea.
In order for the buyers to envision their own family and possessions in your house, decorate it minimally and make it look attractive and clean.
