To Stage or Not To Stage. . .

Selling your home in today's market requires some strategy and maybe a little elbow grease, but it can be easier than you think to score a much higher price.  Think in terms of all of these great shows on HGTV about staging and flipping houses.  There must be something to it or there wouldn't be so many shows about it, right?  The logic behind staging is allowing a potential buyer to mentally move in to your home.  Think in terms of a new home builder and what the model homes look like.  If you can achieve this, then your golden and it's not that hard!  The trick is to take the emotion out of the equation and remember that this is no longer the house you are living in, but a home you are trying to sell.  Put your business cap on!

 

First, "DECLUTTER"!  Those twenty five framed pictures of your family and your dog in the hallway will only distract a buyer.  They stop to look at photos and forget what the house looks like.  Put away the knick knacks and collectibles and open up the space on shelves, tables and mantles.  Too much stuff makes the space look smaller.  Are there too many pictures on one wall?  Then take some down and reposition the ones that make sense and are more neutral.   I don't know who came up with the rule to hang pictures at eye level, but they should have specified whose eye level they were talking about, maybe someone at 5'6" tall, not someone at 6'2".  If pictures are hung too high then it makes the ceiling look lower and the room look smaller. Second, does a room have too much furniture?  Less is definitely more when you are staging a home for sale.  Keep it clean and simple.  Position furniture so that you are not blocking the view of the room when you walk into the room and make sure that it enhances the area to look as open and inviting as possible.  Too much stuff will make a room look smaller than it actually is.  You are going to be moving anyway, so why not start packing?

Last, but definitely not least, keep it clean and neat.  Prior to showings, make the beds, put all the dirty dishes away, clear the counter space in the kitchen and keep the bathrooms clean (toilet lids down for extra polish).  If the carpets are dirty and the walls are dingy you may want to take that extra step by cleaning the carpets and painting where necessary.  The return could be in the thousands for doing this right, so isn't it worth it to make the effort and maximize your return?  If you want a real advantage against the competition in your neighborhood please contact us.  My team and I specialize in preparing homes for sale and marketing them for maximum exposure.  We include a staging consultation as part of your listing and we walk you through every step.  

We won't rush you to put your home on the market, like some agents will.  If there are things you can do to deliver a higher price, then don't you owe it to yourself to let us help you get the most for your home?  Let us show you how to get the highest possible price in the least amount of time with our proven sales strategy.  Visit our website to see what some of our many satisfied clients had to say.

www.SocalHomesAndLiving.Com

FREE HOME BUYING SEMINAR IN LONG BEACH, CA

FREE HOME BUYING SEMINAR IN LONG BEACH! 

Have you been wondering if it's finally the right time to jump into this market?  You've been hearing for the past several years that it's a buyer's market, but the prices continued to decline.  So, how do you know if this is finally it?  Are you wondering if you can even afford to buy a home, or have you been toying with the idea of investing?  If you or someone you know is even remotely contemplating buying a home or income property then you owe it to yourself to check out this Free Home Buying Seminar in Long Beach on April 21st.  It's free and you can listen to what the experts have to say about the market, how to find the best deals, how to build wealth, how to hire a Realtor, financing options available and get answers to all of your questions.  

There has never been a better time to buy a home or to invest.  Come to this Free Home Buying Seminar on April 21st at El Dorado Golf Course in Long Beach, ca.  You have nothing to lose and everything to gain!  Take a look at this flier for details on the Free Home Buying Seminar in Long Beach.  

If you or someone you know is interested in buying or selling a home please contact us and let us help you get started in the process.

Call Oriana Today at 562-477-3388 or Click HERE to sign up!!

Thai Cuisine in Long Beach - Lakewood Village

Are you looking for a great Thai restaurant in Long Beach? Look no further! 

My husband and I checked out a new Thai restaurant this past weekend.  I've driven by this place in Lakewood Village about a hundred times.  It was a bit of a challenge to find the right parking lot, but well worth it when we did. Panvimarn was absolutely a find; Amazing Thai Cuisine! Great atmosphere, not a big place, but big enough with a unique menu and full bar.  The food was really good and extremely affordable prices.  The combo fried rice was some of the best that I've had and I recommend the Money Bags appetizer. . . Yum!   The bar was well stocked with unique imported beers and a great wine selection.  

Overall, our little adventure to try a new Thai place paid off and we will most certainly go back again as there are too many interesting dishes on the menu.  They were friendly from the moment we walked in and the service was great.  If you are looking for a good Thai place or Thai Restaurant in Long Beach, try Panvimarn.

Long Beach is jeweled with a vast world of great food, exotic dining and memorable restaurants from romantic hideaways, sidewalk cafes and neighborhood favorites to those serving up elegance, spectacular city and harbor views and seaside charm. Next time you're in the mood for some delicious Thai Cuisine, try a wonderful Thai Restaurant in Long Beach

ARE YOU THINKING OF MOVING?? If you or anyone you know would like more information about Long Beach please dont hesitate to call ORIANA (the Long Beach Real Estate Specialist) TODAY at 562-477-3388 or email us at oriana4u@gmail.com

for a NO HASSLE FREE Comprehensive Market Evaluation. 

Panvimarn Thai Cuisine

4101 Bellflower Blvd, Ste C

Long Beach, CA 90808

(562) 425-2601

Mon-Thu 11 am – 10 pm

Fri-Sat 11 am – 10:30 pm

Sun 11 am – 9:30 pm

www.panvimarn.com

4 Bedroom Home for Sale in Long Beach

4 Bedroom Home for Sale in Long Beach 4740 Whitewood Avenue Long Beach, CA 90808 Single Family Residence, Traditional - Long Beach

Price : $649,900-$709,900 Bedrooms : 4 Bathrooms : 3 Square Foot : 2,424 County : LA Property Type : Detached Year Built : 1944 MLS Number : P802255 click for more information and pictures 4 Bedroom Home for Sale in Long Beach Property Description - 4 Bedroom Home for Sale in Long Beach Stunning 4 bedroom home for sale in Long Beach. Includes remodeled kitchen and bathrooms with granite counters, stainless appliances, custom cabinetry, newly refinished hardwood floors, formal living room, recessed lighting and dual paned windows. This 4 Bedroom Home for Sale in Long Beach features Two bedrooms and a full bath downstairs with a master suite and another bedroom and bath upstairs. The master suite has a full master bath and a balcony. Enjoy the large family room with a beautiful fireplace and French doors that opens out to the expansive backyard with a covered patio area perfect for entertaining and there is still plenty of room for a pool! This Beautiful 4 bedroom home for sale in Long Beach has brand new landscaping in the front and back with new irrigation system and automatic sprinklers. This home also features central air and heat as well as recently upgraded electrical and plumbing. This beautiful home is truly a 10++. Welcome to your new home and there is nothing for you to do but decide where your furniture goes. TURN KEY INSIDE AND OUT!!! Move in ready...   Do you or anyone you know is looking for a 4 bedroom home for sale in Long Beach?   Make sure  you  CLICK HERE for More Information and Pictures of This Beautiful 4 Bedroom Home for Sale in Long Beach!  Features List • 4 Bedroom Home for Sale in Long Beach • 3 Bathroom • Quiet Neighborhood • Brand New Throughout • Completely Remodeled • Not Occ. Since Remod • 2 Masters with Bath • Luxury Amenities • Stainless Appliances • Hardwood Floors • Huge Lot • Beautiful Patio • Manicured Lawn • Incredible Kitchen • Luxurious Bathrooms • Inside Laundry • New Windows • New Doors • New Carpet • New Paint • New EVERYTHING!

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