Staging The Right Way!

Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on May 29, 2014 in Home, Real Estate | 0 comments

When selling your home one of the most important things that you can do to better its chances in the housing market is to stage it. Staging a home does not necessarily translate into an increase in selling price but when done right it can help highlight your home’s strengths and downplay its weaknesses increasing its appeal to potential buyers. Which can better its chance of getting sold quicker and at more of a premium selling price.

1.)   Clean It Until It Sparkles: It is imperative that the first thing you do is clean, clean, and then clean your home again until it sparkles. The most effective way to freshen up a home and make it more appealing to potential buyers is by cleaning it. This means the entire house even the places that you are positive no one will look because trust me they will.

2.)   Clear Out Your Clutter: Once you are done cleaning your home it is important that you clear out any clutter or personal items from your home that you may have come across. You should try and only keep around the things that are an absolute necessity to your daily life or that help add aesthetic appeal. There are a variety of storage options that you can utilize for anything you don’t want to throw away.

3.)   Keep Everything Neutral: It is important that you attempt to keep everything in your home as neutral as you possibly can. The colors you choose to display in your home when staging it can make a huge difference and may greatly affect the way your potential buyers feel about your home. It is important that your home appeals to both men and women of all ages and ethnicities.

4.)   Optimize Your Lighting: It is critical that you optimize the lighting in your home as much as you possibly can. One of the best ways to make your home more warm and welcoming is with great lighting done right. This includes everything from pulling back the shades and opening up the blinds on your windows to adding more lighting fixtures throughout the property where needed.

5.)   Infuse Some Aromas: Staging your home is more than just visual you need to tap into other senses like smell. Aromatic scents can have an extremely profound effect on the mood your home radiates to potential buyers. This can be achieved with vases full of fresh flowers or bowls of fresh fruit. But be sure to stay on top of them because no one wants to see wilted flowers or overly ripe fruit.

6.)   Don’t Neglect Curb Appeal: It is crucial that you don’t forget about your curb appeal. The way your home looks from the outside is very important to how your potential buyers will develop their first impressions of it. You should consider investing in hiring a lawn service to help you keep your yard in tiptop shape at all times through the selling process.