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HOW TO GET A LUXURY LOOK IN YOUR PROPERTIES FOR LESS MONEY
by Marla Roberds
ealistically, for most housing providers and homeowners, designer trends seem out of reach, but what if you could achieve the designer look and leave money in the bank? The key to staying within budget does not start at the store, it starts with the vision. Creating a mood board is the best way to achieve the goal. Using Pinterest or houzz.com or even a simple notebook, find photos R
of the perfect space, without concern for cost, style, or location. What does the client love or what would make a potential buyer want to purchase this house? Generally, there is a common thread. Follow that thread to create the space that, first and foremost, is functional and then most reflects the inspiration and goal. I do this with every house I flip and with every client I work with.
68 | think realty magazine :: april 2021
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