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Tips For Staging Your Omaha, NE Home For The Holidays

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

by Nancy Heim-berg

Tips For Staging Your Omaha, NE Home For The Holidays

If you are in the process of selling your Omaha, NE home, the holidays are the perfect time to jazz up your space with warm, charming designs to attract and impress buyers. Below we have listed a few tips and tricks for staging your home for the holidays - let’s dive in:

-The first place you will want to start is the exterior of your home as it will give buyers an initial impression of your home. And as they say, you never get a second chance at a first impression! You can do things such as:

~Hang a festive wreath or oversized bow on the front door

~Line the front door frame with a beautiful garland

~Change out old, dusty doormats for a new one with holiday designs/sayings

~Use string lights to accentuate your home’s architecture / wrap trees and bushes

-The next area to concentrate on is the entryway of your home. Especially in the winter, it is easy for this space to be filled with boots, oversized jackets, mittens and other cold weather accessories. You can opt for a coat rack and holiday themed baskets to organize these items - they are festive, yet functional.

-Incorporating fresh flowers and greenery throughout your home is a wonderful way to bring life and color to different spaces and rooms. You can opt for poinsettias by the fireplace, a pine wreath on the front door, or an evergreen cedar garland to line the mantle. Whatever you do, don’t forget the mistletoe!

-Make the family living area extra cozy with oversized blankets and throws, decorative (yet comfortable) pillows, candles and board games. It is important for potential buyers to envision themselves living in the space and what better way to accomplish this than to make them feel like they have a warm place to spend time with the ones they love.

-Lastly, be sure to decorate tastefully/minimally and avoid clutter. Too many holiday items to look at may distract buyers from taking in all that your home has to offer. You want the decor to add to your home, not distract buyers from it.

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Pet Damage To Address Before Selling Your Omaha, NE Home

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

by Nancy Heim-berg

Pet Damage To Address Before Selling Your Omaha, NE Home Preparing your home to list and sell can be a stressful process as you want it to show well and appeal to potential buyers. And while there is no love like a pet's love, your furry family members can definitely wreak havoc on your property and create more work to get your home show-ready.

Below we have outlined a few things to look for and pet damage to repair prior to buyers entering your home for showings. Let’s dive in:

-The first and most pressing pet issue to address is odor. Not only can pet odor be quite difficult to get rid of, it is also very obvious to potential home buyers and can be one of the first things they notice upon entering your home. And although getting rid of odors the right way can be expensive (i.e replacing flooring, new paint, etc), it is well worth the investment and can greatly benefit your resale value. You also want to be sure to vacuum everyday while your home is on the market and being shown to keep odors away during the selling process.

-Scratches - they are common in most homes, but are likely to be more prominent in ones with pets. There is a good chance if you have been living in your home for a while that you have grown accustomed to seeing them on walls and floors, but when selling your home you want to take inventory of what needs to be fixed up. You can look into having your scratched hardwood floors professionally refinished, and having scratches on trims, walls, doors and cabinets lightly sanded, speckled and painted.

-The outside of your house will be potential buyers first impression of your property, so you want to ensure to take extra care of any pet damage that may be in the front of your home. This can include anything from filling in holes your pets have dug up, replacing plants they have chewed and fixing damage to fencing, porches and home exterior.

-Lastly, even though your furniture will be going with you in the move, having chewed surfaces in your home can make the space appear sloppy during showings and broadcast that pets live there. You can either repair the damaged pieces, replace the furniture altogether or maneuver the furniture in a way that the damage doesn't show to guests.

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A Checklist For Selling Your Omaha, NE Home

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

by Nancy Heim-berg

A Checklist For Selling Your Omaha, NE Home There is no denying that preparing to sell your home can be a very stressful time for you and your family - now tack on a global pandemic and the process can seem downright overwhelming. The little items on your to-do list seem never-ending as you do your best to make your home as appealing as possible to potential buyers.

In an effort to ease some of the stress, we have broken down a few items below for you to review and start checking off your list. One step (and check mark) at a time, you got this!

Bedrooms:
-Make all beds each day (invest in new linens if any are looking worn)
-Clear off surfaces of furniture items such as bedside tables and dressers
-Keep floors clear and mop/vacuum frequently so no dust builds up
-Organize closets and be sure to keep doors closed for showings

Bathrooms:
-Make sure all surfaces are clean and clear of clutter
-Replace old hand towels with new decorative ones
-Run your shower curtain through the washer (or purchase a new one if yours looks worn)
-Sanitize countertops and any moldy areas within the bathroom (corners of sinks and bathtubs, etc.)
-Clean toilet bowl and always be sure to keep toilet lids closed during showings
-Make sure garbage cans are completely empty and clean
-Replace caulking if necessary

Living and Family Rooms:
-Remove any furniture that makes the area feel small and closed off
-Make sure tables are clear of clutter
-Put away any toys from children/dogs
-Incorporate decorative throws and pillows to make the space soft and inviting

Kitchen:
-Clear off all unnecessary items from countertops
-Organize the pantry so it looks neat and tidy
-Deep clean the microwave, stove and oven
-Remove any magnets and/or pictures from the refrigerator doors
-Clean tile grout (bleach it if necessary)
-For showings, put away pet food and water dishes
-Make sure the garbage is empty prior to each showing

Laundry:
-Remove all clothing from the room (dirty or clean)
-Put away (or organize) any laundry soap and supplies
-Make sure floors are clear and clean – vacuum and mop frequently
-Keep all surfaces clear and clean

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Tips On Staging Your Omaha, NE Home To Sell

Monday, May 4, 2020

by Nancy Heim-berg

Tips On Staging Your Omaha, NE Home To Sell Listing your home to sell is an exciting time as you prepare to say goodbye to one chapter and welcome the next with open arms. But before you put your home on the market there are a few steps you should take to increase your chances of selling quickly and for top dollar.

The home staging process is crucial to ensure your property shows well and potential buyers can see themselves living in the space. Below we have listed a few tips and tricks to help you stage your Omaha, NE home – let’s dive in!

-The first step in staging your home is to de-clutter the space. Too much furniture can make your home appear small and closed off and too many items around can distract potential buyers. This will also allow for a clean canvas for you to stage.

-You will also want to depersonalize your home. We understand this may sound strange but having family photos everywhere and kids’ artwork hanging on the fridge can make buyers feel like they are visiting your home, instead of envisioning themselves settling in and making a home for themselves there.

-Steam clean the carpets (you can do this yourself or hire a company) to make sure there are no stains or odors.

-Paint rooms that are looking dull. It is a good idea to stick to white or neutral colors as to not throw off potential buyers with colors that don’t match their taste and preference. It will also make rooms appear larger.

-Natural light is a huge selling point for potential buyers, so make sure windows are clean to allow the sunlight to shine through. You may also opt to replace dark window treatments with lighter ones.

-Style your dining room table to make the space welcoming and fun. This is an area that is largely forgotten about when it comes to staging and can really make a big difference.

-Rooms should not be left unfurnished but instead staged by how the spaces can be best utilized. This will help potential buyers easily see how each room can be used and designed.

-Crank up the curb appeal with a freshly painted front door, add a welcoming wreath, trim the grass and plant colorful flowers all around. A first impression is crucial – especially when it comes to buying a home!

Be sure to check out our "Seller Tips" page here for more information on selling your Omaha, NE home!

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Looking to Stage Your Home? You Don’t Want to Miss These Tips!

Sunday, April 22, 2018

by Nancy Heim-berg

Putting your home on the market is such a fun and exciting time as you are saying goodbye to one chapter and looking forward to the next. Staging your home is one way to help sell your home faster and seem more appealing to potential buyers. And while that may sound like a daunting task, it doesn’t have to be. There are some simple tips and tricks that we will be discussing today to help you through the process – we hope you take them and use them during your home selling process.

One of the first things you will want to do when staging your home is to de-clutter the spaces. Having too many items and/or furniture can make the home look small and closed off, which can be a turn off for potential buyers. It is also a good idea to steam clean the carpets, repaint the rooms that look dull, and give away or sell things that you do not need anymore. This will all help you to achieve a clean canvas for you to stage. Also, if you are going to be painting the inside of the home, you may want to stick to white or lighter colors as they can help to make the spaces appear larger.

Nothing is better than a home that has light and no one likes walking into a dark and dreary home. And the good news is if your home is darker than you would like, it is a pretty simple fix! First, make sure that all windows are clean to help push natural light through the home. Next, you will want to replace any dark window treatments with lighter ones to brighten up the frame of the room.

One thing that can help potential buyers see how the spaces can be best utilized is to stage furniture how the room should best be used. Leaving a room unfurnished or solely as a kids play room (when potential buyers may not have kids) can deter them from seeing the home’s potential. You will also want to crank up the curb appeal as this is the first impression potential buyers will have of the home. Make sure your front door is freshly painted, plant some new colorful flowers and make sure the grass is trimmed. You never have a second chance at a first impression, and these are simple ways to make sure it is a good one!

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Bring the Spirit of Fall to your Home!

Thursday, September 21, 2017

by Nancy Heim-berg

It’s that time of year! The leaves are changing color, there is a slight chill in the air and pumpkin spice lattes are back. Saturday is the official start of Fall and it may be time to spruce up your home to celebrate everyone’s favorite season. We have a few suggestions below on ways to bring the fall sprit to your home. Happy decorating!

-Freshen up the front door with festive wreaths, piles of pumpkins and bunches of potted mums and croton to give the porch a bright, fresh feel. You can even save a bit of money by learning how to make your own ribbon rose wreath by clicking here, or a mini pumpkin wreath here.

-Add real firewood to your fireplace to give it a woodsy, cozy charm. Firewood doesn’t have to just be functional, it can also give the room a decorative fall flair. Be sure to clean off the firewood before bringing it indoors and cut any leaves or twigs that might be still attached.

-Fill gardens and window boxes with seasonal colored flowers such as pansies, ornamental cabbages and English Ivy to boost curb appeal. These blossoms are great because they can withstand the chilly winter temperatures, but also bring beauty to your front area well into the beginning of Spring.

-Bring a little coziness to the outdoors by creating a warm, welcoming space around a fire pit. Be sure to include lots of throws and pillows to really make the area inviting, and keep a large basket nearby to bring the linens inside when bad weather hits.

-A great way to bring an extra dose of coziness to your home is by incorporating candles within lanterns or using pillar candles. You can surround the pillars with festive fall décor such as candy corn, acorns or coffee beans. Just be sure to keep an eye on any burning flame to make sure it doesn’t burn too far down and become a hazard.

-Incorporate autumn hues throughout your home with layered tablecloths, gourds, fresh herbs, woodsy centerpieces, festive throws and pillows.

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Should you Stage your Omaha Home for Sale?

Monday, July 10, 2017

by Nancy Heim-berg

Are you considering putting your Omaha area home on the market? If the answer is YES, hiring a professional Home Stager is an added boost!

Home Staging increases your home's offered price by 17% (on average) and allows it to sell 87% faster than unstaged homes!

Home Stagers are experts in the art of illusion. That's right, just like David Copperfield! They know how to highlight your homes best attributes and make the less attractive traits far less noticeable.

To learn more about Home Selling and Home Staging, contact the Heim-Berg Team!