I staged myself 25 years ago after decluttering and painting. I took out almost all the decorative items. Used a white coverlet to allow the bedroom to feel brighter and larger. New white towels in the bathrooms. I put a drop of lemon essential oil in the toilet bowls to give a fresh, neutral scent to the bathrooms. I was asked repeatedly if I was a decorator (I’m not). I sold by owner.
Great staging advice, and so much of it is valuable even if you aren't selling your home. How many sellers have scrubbed, painted, repaired, and decluttered - only to then stand back, look at their own homes with fresh eyes, and fall in love with it all over again just as they're trying to sell it? No house started out bad. Every house was a charmer when it was brand new, regardless of size, the materials used, or configuration. A clean, tidy, maintained home REALLY adds to an owner's sense of peace and control. And, when it comes time to sell, there will be a lot less to do!
That happened to me!! Hubby and I did a major remodel, literally top to bottom, to sell it. When it was done, we wanted to keep it! Well, I wanted to. Hubby did not, and there were reasons we sold. However - our current home is slowly becoming our old home, after the remodel, bit by bit! 😍
Isn't that funny? I suspect it is almost a universal experience ... at least for those who own their own homes. Well, stay in love with your current home!
Thanks for the feedback Brenda! I am always experimenting with this. Hard to find balance on platforms. I have done some videos with no music at all. Wish there was an option for individualizing!!
@@ellenfoster9764I appreciate the feedback. Unfortunately it’s not something I can change on this one but I am trying to make sure it’s low enough on my new ones! I think a lot depends on the device you are listening on too. I’m not a video editor you know? But I’m learning! And I don’t like it when music is distracting either!
I actually appreciate how quickly and efficiently she got through it. I often select vids based on how much time I have to invest to watch it. No fillers or fluff, just zipped through it!😊
Coral Gables 🌴🇺🇸 Hehe. Just found your chanel 👍 Enjoy content. We Summer at our cottage home in Vermilion Ohio on Lake Erie.. Plan on selling in the Summer. 🏄
Hi there! Sorry it took me a bit to respond. That's exciting! If you need any help with selling your home this summer let me know! lydia@listwithlydia.com
You got it!! Here’s the link, just scroll down and there is a flip book and if you want the pdf just fill out the little form and you can download it. www.listwithlydia.com/selling/
Fantastic content!! So many great tips! Poor Lydia, I cant believe how many negative comments you've received, completely unnecessarily! Must be your competition. Keep doing you! It is awesome content and video editing!
You’re welcome, thanks for the feedback. You might benefit from my latest…I talk about tips for selling 2024….specifically 7 things NOT to have in the house…th-cam.com/video/4TzuucS81-c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=rIFsY-fuO7G0Opd5. Let me know what you think!
Here is a link! Let me know if you have trouble opening it, I could send as pdf to email. I update quarterly too. www.navxrealty.com/free-buyer-seller-guides/
Hi there! Here's my seller page link, on it you will find a flip book pdf of the summer seller guide, the fall guide will be coming out soon! www.listwithlydia.com/selling/
Oh Stacy! I'm so sorry, I appreciate the feedback and I've heard that a bit. I get distracted easily too and the levels are fine when I listen on TV or my computer but when I listen with headphones it's too much. I have sense started to hardly even use music in my other videos....so hopefully if you browse my channel you'll find some more great content and info without the distractions! Appreciate you watching and commenting!
Absolutely! You can scroll down and flip thru the PDF here: www.listwithlydia.com/selling/ If you'd like the PDF file just email me at lydia@listwithlydia.com and I'll get it to you :)
I spent $4,000 painting my home to sell. It was a slight warm white. My buyer ended up repainting in a cool white. I'm never painting again apart from baseboard touch ups.
Oh goodness isn’t that frustrating! The painting for showing is really just to give your home a fresh feel and so buyers have a clean canvas to imagine themselves there. Most buyers are absolutely going to change the paint colors! A lot of things you do to prep for sale the buyer will change. You might spend $2000 in landscaping and they pull it all out bc of preference, but nicely manicured beds and freshly painted walls are eye catching, inviting, and make really good first impressions which usually leads to faster and higher offers, there are always exceptions. Thank you so much for your feedback, it’s a great point!
Great! Are you in Ohio? I can get you more local specific info if you are in the Dayton area. Otherwise, Here's a link to the FREE guides! Just pick "Seller's Guide": lydiarowe.navxrealty.com/free-buyer-seller-guides/
You got it! I'll post a link, let me know if you have any issues opening it. I can send the pdf instead to your e-mail if you e-mail me at lydia@listwithlydia.com Here its: lydiarowe.navxrealty.com/free-buyer-seller-guides/
You aren't the first to comment, I think the music is louder on different platforms, I have since stopped using music altogether. Here's some other videos you might want to check out: 7 Things to Clear Out: th-cam.com/video/4TzuucS81-c/w-d-xo.html. Prepping Your House for Sale: th-cam.com/video/Hun3hGBqLHQ/w-d-xo.html. How much do you lose selling AS-IS: th-cam.com/video/eKda9Jqrv1o/w-d-xo.html
Yes, I've eliminated music in videos since this one :). The music is too loud and distracting on some platforms. Unfortunately the computer I used to proof the video it was quite in the background. Oh well, live and learn!
The winter 2025 guide is on this page, just scroll down! There's other seller tips on there too. www.listwithlydia.com/selling/. Let me know if I can help with anything else!
Declutters & clean kitchen counter/ take down photos/ anything that's onttw keep blinds/fresh sheets/ clean bath room- brushes/shampoo s/tooth brush/ lights on /smell good/ Make it look pretty clean the front door/ Clean windows Clean floors/ mop Clean appliances Clean fridge m Declutter like a pro Get a bunch of boxes-remove family photos Minimize any distractions Visual appeal. Fresh paint/decorative pillows/
Here you go! Just click on the seller's guide and you can download or flip through online! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions! lydiarowe.navxrealty.com/free-buyer-seller-guides/
Hey! Awesome! So if you go to this page on my website, there is an online guide, but if you scroll down there is a pdf flipbook and if you want the actually pdf there's a form you can fill out but you can flip through the whole thing there! www.listwithlydia.com/selling/. If you need a referral for a realtor here's the link for that: www.listwithlydia.com/agent-referrals/
I’m sure these are great tips, but what’s with the loud music….why do TH-camrs play loud music to “compete” with the message they’re trying to deliver? Self-sabatoging…
@@janetjackson9106 I do agree, I have since started dropping the music...so if you like the content but are annoyed with the music, check out some newer ones on my channel :)
😂 I didn’t notice she looks like she is struggling. So funny. The idea was showing an organized closet. I wish I had the money to shoot all my own broll 😂 I’ll try to get her into another video for you. 🎉
You aren't the first to give this feedback and I've listened! You might find my newer videos less distracting! th-cam.com/video/Hun3hGBqLHQ/w-d-xo.html
True! 😂 but staging doesn’t do much good if the house is dirty! The idea is to present the house in the best light possible so cleaning is an essential step!
@brigettejohnson4019 well I certainly respect your profession and if you’re near Dayton Ohio let me know! I give advise to folks wanting to sell their houses themselves too but it doesn’t mean I recommend it 😉. I’m curious do you bring in furniture or use what they have or both?
Thanks for watching and for the feedback! Yes, I have found that talking is a good way to communicate information. I couple that with text and images/video usually, I haven't gotten too into miming yet. I do have a blog if you prefer written content here: www.listwithlydia.com/blog/
A home never looks better as the day it sells. Unfortunately, we only see the woulda, coulda, shoulda'sof our home as we hand over the keys to the new owners. 😒 🫱... 🏡 ...🫲
@@SomeBuddy777 😯 sounds like you are speaking from experience! I know for me I am trying to look at my house now how I would if I were selling so I can enjoy it too, but it’s easier said than done
I staged myself 25 years ago after decluttering and painting. I took out almost all the decorative items. Used a white coverlet to allow the bedroom to feel brighter and larger. New white towels in the bathrooms. I put a drop of lemon essential oil in the toilet bowls to give a fresh, neutral scent to the bathrooms. I was asked repeatedly if I was a decorator (I’m not). I sold by owner.
It's crazy how simple it can be isn't it? Did you go with a neutral paint color?
Great staging advice, and so much of it is valuable even if you aren't selling your home. How many sellers have scrubbed, painted, repaired, and decluttered - only to then stand back, look at their own homes with fresh eyes, and fall in love with it all over again just as they're trying to sell it? No house started out bad. Every house was a charmer when it was brand new, regardless of size, the materials used, or configuration. A clean, tidy, maintained home REALLY adds to an owner's sense of peace and control. And, when it comes time to sell, there will be a lot less to do!
So true! I just had a seller come thru after staging and he said “I want to buy this house again!” 😍
That happened to me!! Hubby and I did a major remodel, literally top to bottom, to sell it. When it was done, we wanted to keep it! Well, I wanted to. Hubby did not, and there were reasons we sold. However - our current home is slowly becoming our old home, after the remodel, bit by bit! 😍
Isn't that funny? I suspect it is almost a universal experience ... at least for those who own their own homes. Well, stay in love with your current home!
Love your advice but would prefer softer, or no music. Happy just to hear what you have to say.
Thanks for the feedback Brenda! I am always experimenting with this. Hard to find balance on platforms. I have done some videos with no music at all. Wish there was an option for individualizing!!
I agree. The music was annoying and too loud
@@ellenfoster9764I appreciate the feedback. Unfortunately it’s not something I can change on this one but I am trying to make sure it’s low enough on my new ones! I think a lot depends on the device you are listening on too. I’m not a video editor you know? But I’m learning! And I don’t like it when music is distracting either!
Is this one better? Trying it with NO music. The music sometimes annoys me too. th-cam.com/video/eKda9Jqrv1o/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for very clear and concise tips with great visuals as well!
You’re so welcome!
Had to slow this down 😬 taking a breath every now and then is a beautiful thing.
😂 yes! I’m glad you enjoyed it and appreciate the feedback!!
I actually appreciate how quickly and efficiently she got through it. I often select vids based on how much time I have to invest to watch it. No fillers or fluff, just zipped through it!😊
@@kathygreer2097 thank you!! That's my preference too which is why I sometimes fly :)
Coral Gables 🌴🇺🇸 Hehe. Just found your chanel 👍 Enjoy content. We Summer at our cottage home in Vermilion Ohio on Lake Erie.. Plan on selling in the Summer. 🏄
Hi there! Sorry it took me a bit to respond. That's exciting! If you need any help with selling your home this summer let me know! lydia@listwithlydia.com
Enjoyed video, thank you! As a side note, so nice to see a girl with natural beauty...not plastered in make-up.
Glad you enjoyed!
Love the lighting tips. So often overlooked!
Yes soo important!
This was wonderful! I would like your seller's guide. I need all of You I can get.
You got it!! Here’s the link, just scroll down and there is a flip book and if you want the pdf just fill out the little form and you can download it. www.listwithlydia.com/selling/
Fantastic content!! So many great tips! Poor Lydia, I cant believe how many negative comments you've received, completely unnecessarily! Must be your competition. Keep doing you! It is awesome content and video editing!
Thanks so much and I am glad you enjoyed it!
Spot on Thankyou
You’re welcome, thanks for the feedback. You might benefit from my latest…I talk about tips for selling 2024….specifically 7 things NOT to have in the house…th-cam.com/video/4TzuucS81-c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=rIFsY-fuO7G0Opd5. Let me know what you think!
We spent several weeks last spring cleaning, painting and fixing our son’s house to sell. Hope DH is as willing to do ours when time comes.
That was very kind of you and I bet it helped their house sell for a better price than it would have if you hadn't! Thanks for the comment!
I’d like a sellers guide. Great tips in this video. 😊
Glad you liked it! I’ll give you a link to sellers guide, let me know if you have any issues opening it. I update every quarter.
www.navxrealty.com/free-buyer-seller-guides/
Hi Tipp City My hubby taught there in the early 70's. Please send a sellers guide. Thanks for some great tips.
Here is a link! Let me know if you have trouble opening it, I could send as pdf to email. I update quarterly too. www.navxrealty.com/free-buyer-seller-guides/
I’d like a sellers guide please. Love the tips! Thank you.
Hi there! Here's my seller page link, on it you will find a flip book pdf of the summer seller guide, the fall guide will be coming out soon! www.listwithlydia.com/selling/
Really appreciate the tips! Enjoyed the visuals as well! The only thing I'd change is no music. In my old age, i sadly get easily distracted 😱😭
Oh Stacy! I'm so sorry, I appreciate the feedback and I've heard that a bit. I get distracted easily too and the levels are fine when I listen on TV or my computer but when I listen with headphones it's too much. I have sense started to hardly even use music in my other videos....so hopefully if you browse my channel you'll find some more great content and info without the distractions! Appreciate you watching and commenting!
@@listwithlydia I will absolutely watch more, as I just subscribed! I truly enjoy your content! 💜
@@stacylbrewer wonderful :)
Thanks for your useful information. Can I have the Seller’s guide? Thanks much. 😊🤗
Absolutely! You can scroll down and flip thru the PDF here: www.listwithlydia.com/selling/ If you'd like the PDF file just email me at lydia@listwithlydia.com and I'll get it to you :)
I spent $4,000 painting my home to sell. It was a slight warm white.
My buyer ended up repainting in a cool white.
I'm never painting again apart from baseboard touch ups.
Oh goodness isn’t that frustrating! The painting for showing is really just to give your home a fresh feel and so buyers have a clean canvas to imagine themselves there. Most buyers are absolutely going to change the paint colors! A lot of things you do to prep for sale the buyer will change. You might spend $2000 in landscaping and they pull it all out bc of preference, but nicely manicured beds and freshly painted walls are eye catching, inviting, and make really good first impressions which usually leads to faster and higher offers, there are always exceptions. Thank you so much for your feedback, it’s a great point!
Good video!
Thanks!!!
Great tips 👍🏼 I’d love a sellers guide please 🌸
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed. Here is a link, if you want a pdf just email lydia@listwithlydia.com www.navxrealty.com/free-buyer-seller-guides/
www.navxrealty.com/free-buyer-seller-guides/
Thank you! I’d like a sellers guide please! 😊
Great! Are you in Ohio? I can get you more local specific info if you are in the Dayton area. Otherwise, Here's a link to the FREE guides! Just pick "Seller's Guide": lydiarowe.navxrealty.com/free-buyer-seller-guides/
I’d like a sellers guide! TY!
Are you in Ohio? Here’s a link: www.navxrealty.com/free-buyer-seller-guides/
Sheila
Very helpful may I please have a guide.
You got it! I'll post a link, let me know if you have any issues opening it. I can send the pdf instead to your e-mail if you e-mail me at lydia@listwithlydia.com
Here its: lydiarowe.navxrealty.com/free-buyer-seller-guides/
Fabulous! May I have a seller's guide?
Here it is: lydiarowe.navxrealty.com/free-buyer-seller-guides/
@@listwithlydia Thank you
I would love a seller's guide
Here's a link to the guides: lydiarowe.navxrealty.com/free-buyer-seller-guides/. Thanks for watching!
Your canine assistant seems to be sleeping on the job!😂
@@tanyaperrin8844 always 😆
Great info but the music is driving me crazy! Sorry had to stop the video.
You aren't the first to comment, I think the music is louder on different platforms, I have since stopped using music altogether. Here's some other videos you might want to check out: 7 Things to Clear Out: th-cam.com/video/4TzuucS81-c/w-d-xo.html. Prepping Your House for Sale: th-cam.com/video/Hun3hGBqLHQ/w-d-xo.html. How much do you lose selling AS-IS: th-cam.com/video/eKda9Jqrv1o/w-d-xo.html
With the speed you go through the video, i would be better if the music was eliminated. Simple is best remember!😊
Yes, I've eliminated music in videos since this one :). The music is too loud and distracting on some platforms. Unfortunately the computer I used to proof the video it was quite in the background. Oh well, live and learn!
I would love a sellers guide….
The winter 2025 guide is on this page, just scroll down! There's other seller tips on there too. www.listwithlydia.com/selling/. Let me know if I can help with anything else!
I'd love the seller's guide, please!
Great! I update these quarterly! Here’s a link! Are you in Ohio? www.navxrealty.com/free-buyer-seller-guides/
I’d love a seller’s guide please!
I sent to your phone! Let me know if you have trouble opening it!
I would like a seller’s guide.
I haven’t updated for winter yet, but here is the link and I’ll update soon! www.navxrealty.com/free-buyer-seller-guides/
Sellers guide please
Here's a link! www.listwithlydia.com/selling/
If you want a PDF version email lydia@listwithlydia.com, but you can scroll through the PDF online!
Fresh paint. Notice the painter is painting a terracotta color😃
yes! :)
Comment "I want to free seller's guide" and I'll send it to you!
Declutters & clean kitchen counter/
take down photos/ anything that's onttw
keep blinds/fresh sheets/
clean bath room- brushes/shampoo s/tooth brush/ lights on /smell good/
Make it look pretty
clean the front door/
Clean windows
Clean floors/ mop
Clean appliances
Clean fridge m
Declutter like a pro
Get a bunch of boxes-remove family photos
Minimize any distractions
Visual appeal.
Fresh paint/decorative pillows/
Thanks for watching!
I’d like a seller’s guide.
Use this link and scroll down there is a flip book you can flip thru online or you can download the pdf: www.listwithlydia.com/selling/
I’d like a free sellers guide 💕
Here you go! Just click on the seller's guide and you can download or flip through online! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions! lydiarowe.navxrealty.com/free-buyer-seller-guides/
if you'd rather have a pdf version in your inbox just email lydia@listwithlydia.com
I want a free seller's guide, please!
Hey! Awesome! So if you go to this page on my website, there is an online guide, but if you scroll down there is a pdf flipbook and if you want the actually pdf there's a form you can fill out but you can flip through the whole thing there! www.listwithlydia.com/selling/. If you need a referral for a realtor here's the link for that: www.listwithlydia.com/agent-referrals/
I’m sure these are great tips, but what’s with the loud music….why do TH-camrs play loud music to “compete” with the message they’re trying to deliver? Self-sabatoging…
I'm actually with you on this, I've been doing videos without music or making sure it's much lower in my latest videos. Thanks for the feedback!
@@listwithlydia Thanks - I’ll come back and check out your videos. I thought you had good content and I really wanted to hear more….
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Music is so annoying!
@@janetjackson9106 I do agree, I have since started dropping the music...so if you like the content but are annoyed with the music, check out some newer ones on my channel :)
Why the bizarre shot of the woman trying not to fall over while standing on a sofa and putting on shoes?
😂 What timestamp is that one? I edited this one myself so I'm very curious :)
@@listwithlydia 3:15 Hilarious!
😂 I didn’t notice she looks like she is struggling. So funny. The idea was showing an organized closet. I wish I had the money to shoot all my own broll 😂 I’ll try to get her into another video for you. 🎉
@@listwithlydia Yay!
I can't concentrate with the music in the background so I have to stop the video. Sorry
You aren't the first to give this feedback and I've listened! You might find my newer videos less distracting! th-cam.com/video/Hun3hGBqLHQ/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/4TzuucS81-c/w-d-xo.html
Cleaning a HOME is NOT staging‼️
True! 😂 but staging doesn’t do much good if the house is dirty! The idea is to present the house in the best light possible so cleaning is an essential step!
@@listwithlydia I’m a professional Stager…. So of course I am going to be bias. However, yes a clean home is extremely vital for selling a home 😄
@brigettejohnson4019 well I certainly respect your profession and if you’re near Dayton Ohio let me know! I give advise to folks wanting to sell their houses themselves too but it doesn’t mean I recommend it 😉. I’m curious do you bring in furniture or use what they have or both?
@@listwithlydia Not in the Ohio area. I prefer to bring in my own furnishings from my warehouse.
nice!@@brigettejohnson4019
You talk to much bla and bla
Thanks for watching and for the feedback! Yes, I have found that talking is a good way to communicate information. I couple that with text and images/video usually, I haven't gotten too into miming yet. I do have a blog if you prefer written content here: www.listwithlydia.com/blog/
@@listwithlydia Polite response.
A home never looks better as the day it sells. Unfortunately, we only see the woulda, coulda, shoulda'sof our home as we hand over the keys to the new owners. 😒 🫱... 🏡 ...🫲
Isn’t that the truth?
@listwithlydia Yes, and that triggers a heartbreaking case of Seller's Remorse 😢
@@SomeBuddy777 😯 sounds like you are speaking from experience! I know for me I am trying to look at my house now how I would if I were selling so I can enjoy it too, but it’s easier said than done
@@listwithlydia Agreed 👍
Omg yes!