Staging Ideas
Home staging is one of the most important things you can do to ensure that your house sells in a flash for the best possible price. Here we will discuss some tried and tested tips and ideas you can use to get the best results.
First of all, remember that first impressions count – even more than you think. Thus curb appeal matters as does the look of your entrance and porch. Make it as welcoming as possible. Add potted flowers for some color and wash every last corner. Most importantly make all the repairs needed; nothing scares buyers more than unsightly maintenance issues. Sometimes the small touches – such as a new doorknob or light fitting for the porch light – make some of the most lasting impressions.
Once they walk into the house, it is important that they see it as a place where they can move into easily. Declutter and relocate extra furniture while you are showing your house. The aim is to create an interior that is inviting, spacious and of course sparkly clean. A vase of fresh flowers and open windows can make all the difference to ensure that the place feels fresh instead of stuffy and cluttered. Not only should the hous
e look welcoming but certainly appeal to the olfactory senses too.
Replace your bulbs with energy saving ones that provide ample light – better to have all the lights on while prospective buyers are there to enhance the feel of the interior. While we are talking about efficiency, solar panels and other energy-saving trimmings add greatly to house’s appeal. According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) houses with solar sell 20% faster than those without.
If possible a coat of fresh paint can go a long way to enhance the look of your home. Curtains and window draping that are dated or worn should rather be removed to let in more light or replaced with simple cotton or linen curtains.
See to it that you use all the rooms for their original purpose and that you create a home office or nook where one can work should they want to. In the kitchen pack away all the appliances, you don’t use every day to create the illusion of countertop space. Clean lines and a neutral palette throughout appeals to most people.
Now that the inside and front yard is all spiffy don’t forget the backyard – tidy up and perennials for some color. The idea is to create a space where the buyer’s family will be able to spend some relaxing time.
Take the time to prepare your house before you show it and get a professional in to help you with staging if you can afford it. You will not regret it.