Home staging can set you apart from the competition, lead to a quicker sale, and get you a higher sale price for your home. Many buyers are able to visualize changes that can be made to a home, but most people see
1. Grab them from the curb
You’ve seen them. Buyers in front of your house, doing drive-by’s before deciding whether to request a showing or attend an open house. Make these potential buyers fall in love with your home from the street by adding potted plants and flowers, power-washing patios and walkways, weeding the garden and mowing the lawn. It's your first chance to make a good impression, so you've got to make it count. Throw a new welcome mat out in front of your door. Replace that old light above your door!
You’ve seen them. Buyers in front of your house, doing drive-by’s before deciding whether to request a showing or attend an open house. Make these potential buyers fall in love with your home from the street by adding potted plants and flowers, power-washing patios and walkways, weeding the garden and mowing the lawn. It's your first chance to make a good impression, so you've got to make it count. Throw a new welcome mat out in front of your door. Replace that old light above your door!
2. Make it sparkle
Pretend that your pickiest family member is coming for a visit. Think hotel clean. Mop, dust, vacuum, wash windows, baseboards, clean inside the fridge, on top of the fan. Remember that people will look in your cupboards, under your sinks and in your closets. Also, pay particular attention to odors. You might even consider having a friend come by for a smell test. Plug-ins, flame-less candles, etc. can help add a nice smell.
Pretend that your pickiest family member is coming for a visit. Think hotel clean. Mop, dust, vacuum, wash windows, baseboards, clean inside the fridge, on top of the fan. Remember that people will look in your cupboards, under your sinks and in your closets. Also, pay particular attention to odors. You might even consider having a friend come by for a smell test. Plug-ins, flame-less candles, etc. can help add a nice smell.
3. Pay attention to color and light
You may love hot pink in the living room, but too-bright colors may turn buyers off. Neutralize strong colors . A neutral home appears larger and has less chance of offending someone. Also, open up blinds and draperies to make sure there's sufficient natural light throughout the home. Remember, lighting is the most effective way to set a mood.
You may love hot pink in the living room, but too-bright colors may turn buyers off. Neutralize strong colors . A neutral home appears larger and has less chance of offending someone. Also, open up blinds and draperies to make sure there's sufficient natural light throughout the home. Remember, lighting is the most effective way to set a mood.
4. Depersonalize
Few things deter buyers more than a cluttered home. They need to see your home, not your stuff. Excessive personal items like photos, collections, personal awards, electronics, kids toys and collectibles will make it difficult for buyers to see past your personal style and may deter a sale. Taking yourself out of the picture makes it easier for buyers to imagine themselves, and their stuff, in your space.
Few things deter buyers more than a cluttered home. They need to see your home, not your stuff. Excessive personal items like photos, collections, personal awards, electronics, kids toys and collectibles will make it difficult for buyers to see past your personal style and may deter a sale. Taking yourself out of the picture makes it easier for buyers to imagine themselves, and their stuff, in your space.
5. Consider replacing furnishings
Think about removing or replacing worn or outdated furnishings and get rid of extra pieces. The time has come to move beyond matching furniture, so break up your sets; or try rearranging. If the home is vacant you can always rent furniture to stage with.
Think about removing or replacing worn or outdated furnishings and get rid of extra pieces. The time has come to move beyond matching furniture, so break up your sets; or try rearranging. If the home is vacant you can always rent furniture to stage with.
6. Invest in new artwork
Displaying new artwork is a great way to breathe new life into a room. Photography can be used to contemporize a room and add a splash of color as well.
Displaying new artwork is a great way to breathe new life into a room. Photography can be used to contemporize a room and add a splash of color as well.
7. Make repairs
Make your home a high-maintenance zone. Repair squeaky doors, chipped or smudged paint as well as broken fixtures and fittings that you've neglected.
Make your home a high-maintenance zone. Repair squeaky doors, chipped or smudged paint as well as broken fixtures and fittings that you've neglected.
8. Apply a fresh coat of paint
It's the cheapest, quickest way to refresh a dull, dated room. Slap a fresh, neutral color on the space. Choose a beige or taupe for living spaces and a neutral green or blue for bathrooms.
It's the cheapest, quickest way to refresh a dull, dated room. Slap a fresh, neutral color on the space. Choose a beige or taupe for living spaces and a neutral green or blue for bathrooms.
9. Don't forget the floors
Get rid of worn carpets, and consider refinishing worn hardwood floors. An inexpensive new area rug is a quick fix and can disguise the look of old floors. Cleaning carpets may also be a quick fix .
Get rid of worn carpets, and consider refinishing worn hardwood floors. An inexpensive new area rug is a quick fix and can disguise the look of old floors. Cleaning carpets may also be a quick fix .
10. Spring for new light fixtures
Renew the look of the room by replacing old or dated light fixtures, door hardware, cabinet and dresser hardware, light switches and outlets. If it's tacky and/or older than you, get it out of there.
Renew the look of the room by replacing old or dated light fixtures, door hardware, cabinet and dresser hardware, light switches and outlets. If it's tacky and/or older than you, get it out of there.
Sarah Krause-sarah@acmweb.com
Broker, CSC- Certified Staging Consultant
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