Knowing some of the tricks of the trade real estate agents use to stage Upper West Side condos for sale will help you keep an eye out for misleading design schemes. Some tricks can make you think you are getting something that has actually been cleverly camouflaged.
Common Kitchen Changes
Pay close attention to the cabinets in a kitchen condo when on the hunt for your new home. It is not uncommon for Upper West Side condos for sale to have a quick paint job on older cabinets to give them a high end custom look. Open doors and check drawers to get a feel for their construction and the material used. Compare them to the quality of those found in brand new renovated brownstones and lofts. If they look good but feel flimsy you could be buying a far lesser quality item than you might think.
Faux Natural Materials
The eye can often be fooled by the look of faux natural materials, but the hand rarely is. When viewing Upper West Side Condos for sale touch bathroom tiles and floors to see how they feel. There are many stone look tiles on the market that do a good job of matching the look of marble but never the feel. When in doubt ask as they cannot mislead you. Do the same for hardwood floors that might actually be laminate. You can usually tell but feel as well. Paying for high end materials that are actually man made and not natural will be obvious once you move in and it is too late.
Lack of Furniture
Although sometimes you will come across Upper West Side condos for sale that are sparsely furnished as the owner has already moved, beware of spaces that have been staged with less furniture to give the illusion of space. If taken by a wide open space that lacks furniture be realistic and measure and then measure again at your current home to get an idea if you really are getting more space or it just seemed like it due to the lack of furniture.
Upper West Side condos for sale can be misleading when staged by an expert. Being aware of some of the tricks of the trade will make it easier to spot illusions of staging so you choose your new home wisely.
