Image is Everything!

After watching my favorite show " The Real Estate Pros," I decided to jot a few things down that I feel the average home seller or investor should know. Image is everything. Let me say that again....IMAGE IS EVERYTHING! After having worked with buyers and sellers for a number of years now, you would be amazed at how simple and affordable it can be to make your home the top looking house on the market.

My number one "quick fix" is paint. Paint can make or break a deal without you even knowing it. I would say about 75% of the buyers I work with will look at a paint scheme and decide not to buy the house if they don't like the painting color/style. That means that most of the people that will be going through your home, don't know how to visualize the home looking differently. I am not an agent that believes in nothing but neutral or earthy colors. I believe that every room should have personality and style to it, just be careful to have the right style. It pays to stay in the loop as to what the newest trends, colors, and styles are in the market.

There are tons of ways to stay up to date with what the new trends are. Here are a few of my recommendations.

1. Watch a few shows on HGTV, you will be amazed how much useful information is really in their programming. Most of them are about how to improve your home on a tight budget. I would recommend ( Trading Spaces, Flipping Out, The Real Estate Pros, and Property Ladder)

2. Take a class at Home Depot. Home Depot offers many classes and free "How To" sessions on just about everything. Attend a workshop and learn how to do things the right way. When looking at adding value to your home, always learn how to do it correctly. Never take shortcuts. Don't go cheap on the biggest investment you have.

3. Go visit a model home at a new construction sight. Most builders that have any sense will be up to date on what the new trends are. They know that the newest ideas will help turn their properties faster. That is why they hire very good and very important home stagers and decorators. Many of them will even give you the name of their decorator.

There are plenty of ways to educate yourself on how to make your home "pop", you just have to do a little homework. For more tips check out www.nickwoodard.com or give me a call directly. May God Bless you and your home.

God Bless,

Nick Woodard
Keller Williams Realty Franklin, TN
615.566.9839
nick@nickwoodard.com