How To Stage Your Home For a Sale
Start With Curbside Service
We’ve all heard the saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” That little nugget has some teeth doesn’t it? It certainly doesn’t fall short on applicable scenarios. And somewhere in the top 10, I would bet, is, “Staging your home for sale.”
If you’re trying to impress a prospective buyer, it makes sense to start with what they see first — the curbside appeal. You may not have the budget to do a major overhaul, but cleaning, painting and adding some greenery to your front yard can set the tone for a more inviting, appealing space.
Never Underestimate the Power of the Paint Can
If you’re looking for an inexpensive transformation, look no further than your nearest paint can. Adding a fresh coat of paint to the walls can instantly add brightness, space, charm and a brand new look and feel to any room in your home. It’s the ultimate optical illusion.
Clean and De-clutter
Stock up on the trash bags and get busy! Start throwing away or moving anything that doesn’t belong in each room. Getting rid of junk and clutter will have one of the biggest effects on your home staging efforts, bar none.
Go Back to Basics
Got the bright idea two years ago to convert the living room into all things gaming? Your next prospective buyer may not be so inclined. Arrange your home so that all rooms are being shown as originally intended when built.
Remove Yourself
Help your buyer to see themselves, not you, in your space. Remove all pictures, plaques, awards, mementos, artwork and loose clothing. Think “showroom floor”. This is no time to express yourself. Make every room as simple and generic as possible so that your home has appeal to the widest audience.
