I happily live in a location that allows me to peer through the now fallen foliage to spy on the local highway. I can give a quick traffic report to my family during the dark evening hours letting them know they should go the back way.
We didn't always have such a view. I used to have a itsy bitsy window above my kitchen sink and would stand on my tippy toes to see out.
It wasn't until we remodeled & added on to our home that we were allowed this privileged view. Actually, having a peek at the highway is only available for a few months out of the year. What is truly a blessing is the ability to look through our wall of windows to follow the progress of my favorite maple tree as it goes through the seasons; from neon (literally!) green leaves through the ever changing brilliant hues of oranges and reds to the now bare branches that reveal the bird's nest snuggled and tucked away.
I didn't even realize that tree was host to a robin's home. Though the tree itself is beautiful, this twigged treasure was hidden.
As stagers, we see many homes in the same way. There are beautiful colors and accents to catch our eye, but the real jewel of a home shouldn't be a hidden surprise.
If you have a home you are preparing to list soon, take a good hard look at what 'gem' your home is hiding. It could be a picture window with a large couch blocking it. Or a large but undefined master bedroom that is a combination office and work out room too.
A key to selling a home is making an emotional connection to the potential buyers. Show off the space and the value your home offers. Don't make buyers look for it or worse yet, discover it in another home.
Peel away the veil that hides your home's treasure.
