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Improving Design to Sell a Home with Joan Beduze

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Improving Design to Sell a Home with Joan Beduze

By Paul Gardner | Industry Topics | Comments are Closed | 3 January, 2019 | 0

Joan Beduze is a Realtor who is excellent at increasing the design appeal of a home to capture the attention of a buyer.

We sat down & interviewed her recently on this aspect of design. We think this interview will be helpful for you.

Inexpensive Details

Think through details of a home that don’t cost a lot of money but can make your house feel like a cozy home for guests.

An example of this is to go to a local Lowe’s or Home Depot and buy a Poinsettia and a Ceramic Pot. Place the Poinsettia in a high traffic area of the home (like a common area).

You can create an atmosphere in a home for not a lot of money.

Tweak the landscaping at the front of the house. Trim & shape trees along with shrubbery. You may consider even raking all of the leaves and debris.  Even in the case of a Condo or a small home, you can add a large planter/pot and plant an attractive group of plants and flowers in it.

Decorate the Entrance of the Home

Always evaluate the important Front Entry- where quite often the Lockbox is located.

Think through small details that could make the front of the house stand out.

It is the first eye catching place a person may see from the road, so you want it to stand out.

For example: working on the flower bed with small flowers from Lowe’s is a great option. Another idea is to make sure the front yard is edged when the person cuts their grass. This doesn’t have to be an extra cost but can be an added focus.

Front door:  if it’s weathered, re-paint a nice contrasting color. Consider cleaning and re-finishing if stained.
Make sure the hardware is working properly. There is nothing worse than keys getting stuck in an old lock.

Remove any eye soars from the entrance like bikes, trash cans, or lawn tools.

Make sure any fences or gates nearby are neat, clean, and not missing any boards. Check that the gates are working properly.  If the wooden fence is terribly weathered, you could pressure wash it and add a waterproof stain or sealer to freshen it up.

Check Light Fixtures

Make sure all of the light fixtures are fixed and working properly.

Good lighting can set the mood of the house to be vibrant. Dim lighting can make the room feel quiet. I would encourage everyone to make sure all lighting is working properly. After all, light bulbs are fairly inexpensive too.

You can do a lot for a little amount of money to help with the design of a home.

Final Thought: Hopefully these tips will help in making your property – “Market-Ready”.   You don’t get a second chance at a first impression, and I always consider the front entry as the home’s “handshake.”

We wanted to say thanks to Joan Beduze for sharing with us & our audience!

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Paul’s core practice centers on the examination of title and real estate transactions. He has extensive litigation experience, and has spent several years representing and advising lawyers, real estate agents, and insurance agents in connection with professional liability claims.

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