WHAT GIVES?

APPRECIATE NATIVE PLANTS ...

The North Texas Master Naturalists host Native Plants and Prairies Day, Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The day includes 15 expert-guided wildflower and prairie walks; 30 demonstrations and booths, including raptor and snake displays; a local nature-inspired art sale; a climate change presentation and project; raffle; children’s activities and food trucks. The free family function focuses on the benefits native plants have to offer the environment. Proceeds from raffle benefits the NTMN, a nonprofit dedicated to developing a corps of educated volunteers who provide outreach and service related to the management of natural areas and resources within our neighborhoods.

It takes place at the Bath House Cultural Center at White Rock Lake, 521 E. Lawther. Call 214.670.8749 or visit ntmn. org for more information.

SEE SHORT FILMS BY WOMEN ...

The nine short movies screening at LunaFest were created by women and explore topics ranging from refugee camps to synchronized swimming. The event benefits Zonta Club of Dallas. Founded in 1924, the nonprofit is the oldest service club in the city and is a member of Zonta International, a 90-year global organization of executives and professionals in business working together to advance the status of women worldwide. The mini festival takes place May 10 at Angelika Film Center, 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane. Visit lunafest.org for showtimes and to purchase $40 passes.

How important is it to stage my home?

Things to consider

What to do when the house looks great from the outside, but when the buyer goes inside to explore the rooms, they’re disappointed? The kitchen is cluttered and “feels” small. The living room seems too wide. The master bedroom doesn’t look comfortable at all. Should the buyer strike this home off their list of possibilities?

Maybe. Maybe not. You see, there may be any number of reasons why a room doesn’t look appealing. Some of those reasons may have little to do with the size and configuration of the space.

For example, a bedroom might look tight and uncomfortable because there are two over-sized dressers taking up most of the space, making the room feel cluttered. Without them the room could be ideal.

The kitchen might seem small because the toaster, coffee maker, spice rack and numerous other items are using up all the counter space. If you can imagine those gone, you might see how roomy the kitchen could feel.

Consider the possibilities for each room, not just how the room actually looks now.

If you’re selling your home, don’t take chances with a buyer’s perception. Staging for optimum sales appeal is very important. Staging is just one of the many added value services Deborah Whitington Realty provides to their clients at no additional charge. We also offer empty house staging. Give us a call to find out more about all of our exceptional services.

KNOW OF WAYS that neighbors can spend time, attend an event, or purchase or donate something to benefit a neighborhood nonprofit?

Email your suggestion to launch@ advocatemag.com