Creating A Positive First Impression One Room at a Time

As a Home Stager I mention first impression a lot. It's an aspect of real estate that most agents and sellers are well aware of...."You never get a second chance at making a great first impression"When speaking about first impression, people are usually referring to mls pictures online, curb appeal from the street, or those precious first few seconds upon entering the front door.Here's something else to consider....Consider the importance of "first impression" upon entering each individual room.When preparing your house for sale, take the time to stand outside each room and see how it looks upon entering. Is it visually appealing? Is the room's purpose clearly defined? Is it clean and clutter free? Is the furniture positioned to make the room feel spacious?For the best impression, a room should be clean. It should be spacious and comfortable.  Here's an example, using a room from my past home, just before we listed it for sale. Before and After photos taken from doorway....Upon entering the room, the desk (and the mess that comes with it) set the tone for the entire room....a negative tone.Furniture placement can have a lot to do with a potential buyer's impression of a room.Simply changing the position of a room's furnishings is sometimes all that is needed.  Here are some other examples of creating a positive impression from the doorway.It may involve a lot of cleaning and painting.... It may involve purchasing new accessories and curtains... It may involve adding new accessories and new hardware to cabinets... "If you can't make it good, at least make it look good"Bill Gates "Two things remain irretrievable;  time and a first impression"Cynthia Ozick______________________________________________________________________________      Creative & Unique Solutions... One Room at a Time WHAT IS HOME STAGING? Professional Home Staging in New Hampshire Portsmouth   Rye   North Hampton   Dover   Durham   Barrington   Rochester 603.661.8524 New Hampshire Home Staging FAQ