Originally posted 2010-03-28 02:18:50. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

In the past, homebuyers would see a seller’s home pretty much as they lived day to day – with a messy kitchen, well used furniture, and clutter throughout the house. Sprucing up a home to appeal to a homebuyer was a foreign concept at the time. Today the real estate industry has learned that by making over or “staging” a home before it hits the market, buyers will be dazzled into paying a lot more for a home.

Fixing up a home to draw a homebuyer wasn’t practiced much in the old days. Today’s cutthroat real estate market has forced the industry to think of creative ways to get a homebuyer to offer more on a property. If you’re trying to purchase a home, make sure you aren’t distracted with the dazzling presentation of the home. Let’s discuss the 7 tips to help you choose the best home:

1) Will It Accommodate All Your Furnishings? – If you’re viewing a home and appreciate the spaciousness of the floor plan, you may want to take a second glance. Homes that are staged use select pieces of furniture to enhance the spaciousness of a room. As you view a home, imagine how roomy a home will appear with your own furniture. For example, picture the homes master bedroom with your own king-sized bed, dressers, and nightstands.

2) Are They Low On Everyday Sundries and Accessories? – A well stocked utility or laundry area will display laundry detergent, softener, laundry baskets, and a folding ironing board. A staged home may only carry a single wicker basket full of towels. Make sure the home has plenty of space for all your daily accessories and mini-appliances such a ironing board or clothing steamer.

3) What Catches Your Eye? – As you enter a room, observe how you’re drawn to the focal point of a room. Could there be a reason your eyes are diverted away from a defect in the house such as a dreary hallway?

4) How Big Are The Closets And Cabinets? – With a perfectly clean and clutter free home, you might not notice a missing hall closet, linen closet, storage space, attic, or basement. Be sure to gauge whether there’s enough storage room for your things.

5) Does The Decor Match The Home Style? – If you’re desiring a particular style of home, be sure the decor matches the exterior styling. Homes can be staged to imitate a certain style, yet the true style of the home will be something different. Stagers can even dress up a plain 1960′s tract home to appear like an Arts and Crafts bungalow.

6) Are There Enough Electrical Outlets? – When viewing a home for sale, be sure all lamps next to a bed or sofa turn on. It’s not uncommon for older homes to have an inadequate number of outlets. Be sure all kitchen and major appliances have a nearby outlet.

7) Do You Get That Home Sweet Home Feel? – As you inspect a home, don’t let the aroma of potpourri smells and the relaxing sound of music playing in the background distract you from honestly evaluating a home.

Staging a house isn’t necessarily deception, you may even pick up some great ideas on how you could decorate the place if you bought it. You just don’t want to be distracted into paying more than a house is worth just because it looks great.

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