Give your home the best “shot” at selling!

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In the world of property marketing, photographs are visual portals; they transport prospective buyers into their dreams and aspirations. If the photograph is right it has the power to make people want to buy and live in the property almost instantaneously. Stunning property photographs help to create that all important first impression. When prospective buyers arrange to view the property they will arrive in a positive frame of mind. This can significantly increase the chance of making a sale further down the line. But a bad photograph can do the opposite almost instantaneously and since … [Read more...]

Midas Home Staging – Having trouble selling your house?

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It’s time to call in the homestagers for some style tips Times are tough for property sellers with house prices falling by 2.9 per cent over the past year, according to the latest figures from the Halifax and with buyers having so much choice, it is so important to present your property in the best possible light to reel in the buyers. One  problem for sellers is that as much as they hope prospective buyers will visualise the home's potential, most make their decision as soon as they walk in the door, or even as soon as they've hit the driveway. First impressions are the only … [Read more...]

Home Staging – Mirror Mirror, make my house look bigger

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  A powerful accessory for anyone trying to sell their home is the MIRROR!  Mirrors are a valuable asset to any room.  Large or small, they lend design, balance and interest to your space.  It’s our belief that every room should be accessorised with a mirror or a set of mirrors for several reasons; First, people like to look at themselves in mirrors and reflective surfaces catch our attention. Second, there are many different shapes, sizes and styles of mirrors and their associated frames that can really make them pieces of art. Third, feng shui employs mirrors to help the flow of … [Read more...]

Home Staging – Ready, Set, Sell – SOLD

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Home staging is more important than ever these days as houses are not exactly flying off the shelves. It's a tough market, its a Buyers market and its fiercely competitive. You can't change the location of your house. You can change the price--though you probably don't want to--but  you can change and improve the presentation of your home. It's totally under your control to change the condition, so why not do it? It's very inexpensive, and the return on investment is phenomenal.  One of the surest ways to speed a home sale is through artful home staging According to a HomeGain … [Read more...]

Home Staging – 6 Tips for Improving A Small Bathroom

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Many houses these days, in order to be affordable, are built with small floor areas. However, small does not necessarily mean ordinary. An important part of the modern house is the bathroom. In fact, it is here where people spend a considerable amount of time preparing themselves for either a day’s work or a day’s rest. So how does one improve on a bathroom built on minimum space? Is it really possible to design a small bathroom without having it looking like it’s all cramped up?  The answer is YES; listed below are our top tips for improving a small bathroom; 1. Use bright, … [Read more...]

Home Staging – 10 Tips to Help Your Home Sell Quicker

Home staging or as we at Midas Property Consultants like to call it Home Styling combines the ability to “stage” your home so that it is visually and aesthetically appealing to any home buyer.  If you’re in the process, or thinking of selling your home, there are several staging tricks that professionals use. Often a seller’s personal style will not appeal to everyone who views their home.  You need to make your home unique while appealing to the largest possible number of potential buyers. Even in the toughest of markets, Homestyling will get results! It is a proven fact that homes … [Read more...]

Home Staging – top home staging tips direct to your desktop

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GET the all our Home Staging tips delivered straight to your desktop - with Midas Property Consultants RSS service. RSS - which stands for Really Simple Syndication - is a faster and easier way to get the latest stories direct to your computer without having to surf around looking for them. There are 3 very simple ways of signing up for one of our feeds. 1.  If you use a browser such as Internet Explorer 7, Firefox or Opera, simply press the orange button in your brower and choose a folder you want your feeds to go too. 2.  Or download a special piece of software known as a … [Read more...]

Home Staging – Bright Ideas: the Role of Lighting in Successful Home Staging

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Lighting is one of the best ways to add intrigue and drama to your home. The right lighting is magic- it can help make a room appear larger, or taller. It can highlight, accent, define and contribute to the ambiance of a room. When it comes to selling your home, the right kind of lighting can be extremely helpful in augmenting its attractiveness and appeal. Good lighting will impress potential buyers and can make the crucial difference in whether they come back for a second viewing or not. Let us look at how you can light up your house to ensure that a great impression is made on … [Read more...]

Property Marketing – The home improvements that add the most value to your property

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What adds value to your home? Are you certain you know exactly where best to focus both your attention and your money? It’s a well-kept secret that most home improvements are actually a waste of money. While many of us are busy installing wooden floors in our living room or installing uPVC windows, the reality is that we’re missing out on the most valuable additions to our homes. Ask the average homeowner what they think would most improve the value of their homes, and most will rank a new kitchen, bathroom or a conservatory as one of the top three must-haves. Ask the same … [Read more...]

Property Marketing – Adding value to your home – 4 things to avoid!!!

4 Ways to waste money in your home

We are all constantly assailed with advice about what to do to boost the value of our home, but what changes push prices down and make a property less attractive to future would-be buyers?  . The answer? According to leading property experts and our very own property expert Lianne Bootland, you don't need to splash out on expensive renovations, just stay practical, functional and sensible! It’s bad news if you have just turned your 2 bedroom home into a 5 bedroom one with a flash kitchen and a converted basement  or rear garden containing a gaudy jacuzzi... In today’s post credit … [Read more...]

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