When you buy a home with Oriana and her team the service doesn't end when escrow closes. Take advantage of our complimentary design consultation on your new home. Have you ever moved into a home and wanted to paint, but when it came to selecting the colors you realized it was a lot more difficult than you thought? Or have you ever tried to coordinate your flooring with other fixtures, in the room or granite and cabinet color and became overwhelmed with concern that you were picking out the wrong combination/ We take the stress away from any home improvements you want to make on your new home. Your free design consultation includes the color selection for your walls, valuable contractor and vendor referrals for whatever you may want to do to the home and we help you select flooring and other accessories.

"Isn’t the buyer only interested in the size, location and price", you ask?

A Potential Buyer will never get that far if the home isn’t presented properly.

This concept is simple. Model homes provide different themed concepts to prospective buyers and allow them to "mentally move in." The buyer can then, more easily determine if the room sizes work for their lifestyle and existing furnishings. I will help you do this with your home.

Put my design experience to work for you. . . In addition to the Real Estate Services that I provide I also offer additional interior staging consultations that are "complimentary" to my clients. I will not only help you stage your home for the selling process, but when you are ready to move into your new home I can assist you with any remodeling you may want to have done.

I will take the time to walk through each room with you and help you "Stage Your Home" to create the mood and environment that will result in you selling your home faster and at a higher price.

n  Trim trees and shrubs, clean out flower beds and invest in a few flats of seasonal flowers, paint the front door, make sure doorbell is working properly, wash the mailbox, keep the porch swept and get an attractive mat for people to wipe their feet.

Absolute Basics

n  Start by airing out the home. Most people are turned off by even the smallest odor. Odors must be eliminated, especially those caused by dogs and cats; soiled diapers and/or cigarettes.

n  Wash all the windows in the home, inside and out.

n  If it has been over a year since the carpets have been cleaned, now is the time to have them cleaned. Bare floors should also be waxed or polished.

n  Put bright light bulbs in every socket made for a bulb. Buyers like bright & cheery.

n  Clean out closets, cabinets and drawers. Closets should look like they have enough room to hold additional items. Get everything off the floor and don’t have the shelves piled to the ceiling.

n  Make sure rooms are not overcrowded with furniture. Select pieces that look best, and store the rest.

n  Keep the kitchen sparkling clean. Make sure all appliances are clean at all times. Straighten cupboards that appear cluttered and keep floors gleaming.

n  Bathtubs, showers and sinks should be freshly caulked. The grout should be clean and in good condition. There should be no leaks in the faucet or traps.

A few more suggestions…

n  If you have limited counter space in the kitchen, keep unnecessary items put away.

n  Keep children’s toys out of the front yard, sidewalks and front porch.

n  Clean the ashes out of the fireplace.

n  Make sure that the pull-down staircase is working correctly. Be sure there is a light in the attic.

n  The pool needs to be sparkling and free of leaves.

For those of you willing to go the extra mile…

n  There are some things you can do that will really add flair to your home. If your house is the least bit dated, changing out wallpaper in the entry, kitchen or bathrooms and replacing outdated light fixtures adds desirability.

n  Fresh paint on interior and/or exterior where needed.

n  New appliances in the kitchen can be an exciting feature that can actually make the difference in a buyer choosing your home over another.

Showing your home…

n  When you leave the house in the morning or during the day, leave it as if you know it is going to be shown.

n  Keep good scents in the house, such as potpourri or simmering pots or candles.

n  Make sure all the lights are on and window treatments are open.

n  Turn off the television.

n  Keep pets out of the way – preferably out of the house. Many people are uncomfortable around some animals and may even be allergic to them.

n  Leave your premises or just wait outside. Take a short break while your home is being shown. Buyers are intimidated when sellers are present and tend to hurry through the house.