Things Ottawa Home Buyers May Notice #34 – Open up and let the sun shine in

Posted on April 30, 2010 
Filed Under Listing and Selling Your Home, Staging Your Home

   At a recent showing of a home, the Buyers noticed that every window blind and curtain was completely closed and drawn.  Although it was a beautiful spring day with plenty of sunshine, the house was dark and cool.  One of the home owners was still in the house.  After I had opened a couple of blinds, the owner came behind me and closed them.  I asked why everything was closed and the owner said it was so that there would be no sun damage on the cupboards and wood floors.  Okay.  I admit that the floors looked brand new as they were so well maintained but……

If you are selling your home – a product – then you need to display it in the best manner possible.  When it comes to homes – open the drapes and, if warm enough, open the windows.  Let light into the home.  Almost all home owners see themselves in a light bright home with sun shining in and a sense of peace and contentment.  Stage your home to provide this feeling.

 Photo credit:  Chair in front of open window @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/72955502@N00/2243422737/

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