Considering your options when preparing for sale When I put on my 'home staging hat,' for Presentation is everything, and it pays off. When readying your house for the mar- my own listings or for the agents who have ket, it important to know how to put your "best foot forward." Better to be ready than the way people will move about the rooms. to rush ahead as our market has become less seasonal due to a lower inventory than usual. Serious buyers are waiting for the right house to come along, and the internet is the gateway for most to find it. That being said, what can you do? Some of the simplest things can bring about a great result. A fresh coat of paint can work wonders for appearances and is one of the least expensive ways to make a home attractive. Today's trend still leans to the neutral gray palette but sometimes a deeper color can accentuate features like molding. Decluttering and a thorough cleaning not Design, an interior design and home only make things sparkle. Be sure to clean the windows. It also helps to start packing up so the house is the star of the show and not your belongings, an added bonus is there will be less work later when an offer me consult, I also evaluate the 'flow'or Clearing the path, furniture placement and scale are all important factors in how buyers perceive space. Many people have difficulty with visualizing how they may ar- range the space with their own belongings so I try to help them along that path. These are a few simple things that can make a big difference, and remember to keep your eye on the prize, as it can be easy to be overwhelmed. The best way is to just begin. Kevin McPheeters is a Realtor of more than 18 years and owner of Chapel Road staging company. He was the 2017 Pres- ident of Bucks County Assn of Realtors and is a Director for the PA Assn of Re- altors. He is licensed in both NJ and PA serving both sides of the Delaware River Valley. gets accepted. Considering your options when preparing for sale When I put on my 'home staging hat,' for Presentation is everything, and it pays off. When readying your house for the mar- my own listings or for the agents who have ket, it important to know how to put your "best foot forward." Better to be ready than the way people will move about the rooms. to rush ahead as our market has become less seasonal due to a lower inventory than usual. Serious buyers are waiting for the right house to come along, and the internet is the gateway for most to find it. That being said, what can you do? Some of the simplest things can bring about a great result. A fresh coat of paint can work wonders for appearances and is one of the least expensive ways to make a home attractive. Today's trend still leans to the neutral gray palette but sometimes a deeper color can accentuate features like molding. Decluttering and a thorough cleaning not Design, an interior design and home only make things sparkle. Be sure to clean the windows. It also helps to start packing up so the house is the star of the show and not your belongings, an added bonus is there will be less work later when an offer me consult, I also evaluate the 'flow'or Clearing the path, furniture placement and scale are all important factors in how buyers perceive space. Many people have difficulty with visualizing how they may ar- range the space with their own belongings so I try to help them along that path. These are a few simple things that can make a big difference, and remember to keep your eye on the prize, as it can be easy to be overwhelmed. The best way is to just begin. Kevin McPheeters is a Realtor of more than 18 years and owner of Chapel Road staging company. He was the 2017 Pres- ident of Bucks County Assn of Realtors and is a Director for the PA Assn of Re- altors. He is licensed in both NJ and PA serving both sides of the Delaware River Valley. gets accepted.