Meet Terry Haas of HGTV’s hit show “Designed to Sell.” She’ll be appearing at the Charleston Home + Design Show the weekend of January 25-27!

Most people know Terry Haas for her recurring role on HGTV’s “Designed to Sell.” Now in her second season as one of the show’s featured real estate agents, Terry shows millions of viewers how staging a home, improving curb appeal, and making low-cost improvements can help to sell a property at top dollar.

Terry’s tips will fall on welcome ears for Charleston area homeowners who currently have a house for sale and those who are thinking of selling. “I talk about how to get your home ready for sale—paint colors, wallpaper nightmares, furniture arrangement, etc.–plus a lot of marketing tips and how pricing your home correctly is so key,” Terry said from her Daniel Island home where she and her husband have just relocated.

“Homeowners are so fun to talk to...I try to make my talks fun and interactive--very personal,” she said. “There is NO script--I go with the flow of the crowd. It is more natural and fun. We laugh A LOT and have fun with what is already a stressful subject. And of course I always leave time for questions and answers,” she said.

Terry will speak on Saturday and Sunday, January 26th and 27th at 1pm at Gaillard Auditorium with autograph
signings afterwards.

On HGTV’s “Designed to Sell,” homeowners are given a budget of $2,000 and help from Terry and a team of qualified experts. The goal? Transform a tired house into a showpiece ready for sale. “Designed to Sell” reaches about 90 million homes in the United States and Canada.

When it comes to the houses she views, Terry relishes an open floor plan, up-to-date bathrooms and a house with good “curb appeal.” And when it comes to personal clutter, pets and dirt, Terry tells it like she sees it. Honest and critical without being cruel, she shows homeowners how making a small investment before the open house can bring a big return at the closing. Full of design ideas, real estate secrets and contractor improvement ideas, “Designed to Sell” has answers for anyone who wants to win at the game of real estate.

Terry began her real estate career advising eager homebuyers in Atlanta. From the very start, Terry’s heartwarming smile put her customers at ease, carefully guiding them through what can often be an overwhelming process. And her in-depth knowledge of the market and keen eye assures her clients will get the best price for their home.

Terry divides her time between tapings of the show in the DC area and her home staging company here in Charleston.

You can contact Terry via her website: www.terryhaas.com

Tips from Terry: Things to remember when selling your home

~Try not to overlook your closets, attic, or garage. You are selling your entire home and potential buyers will “snoop,” so clear out all your skeletons.

~Keep in mind you are selling your home and not you. Present your potential buyers with a model home type presentation, similar to the way it felt when you originally purchased your home.

~Never associate pets with your home either during an open house or in promotional photos. As a result, a potential buyer may not consider your home due to perceived pet odors or allergies.

~Remember that 80 percent of people utilize the internet when searching for a new home, thus you should always include enticing pictures and descriptions of your area to create interest, especially for those potential buyers from out of state.

~ You should expect less traffic in the period between Thanksgiving and the Superbowl, as this is usually considered a down time for home sales; however, consider any potential buyers during that time to be more serious about the prospect of purchasing a home.