When you decide to sell a home, looks matter. This may seem obvious, but a well-staged home can result in more offers!
Once you’re ready to officially put your house on the market, you’ll want to have it looking its best for potential buyers, viewing appointments and open house guests. This process is called “staging,” which makes sense because this is when your home will take center stage.
Here are seven tips to make your home shine!
Clear out storage rooms
Rooms dedicated for storage/junk-gathering must go. Rearrange that room into something useful. When you convert a cluttered room into an office or gym, it’ll add value and charm to your home.
Enhance the lighting
Check for any dull lighting, replace the bulbs and hit the on switch. Well-staged homes shine because of good lighting. One step for better lighting is to increase the wattage of your light fixtures. The added boost of light will truly show.
Small kitchen upgrades
If a complete kitchen renovation is out of your budget, consider new doors or handles. Spruce up your cabinets with some new paint and maybe consider installing a new sink spout.
Remove excess furniture
Professional stagers know the secret: Too much furniture will make your home look cluttered. Remove as much furniture as possible to make your home look as big as possible. This creates a clean, open look your would-be buyers will love.
Pull furniture away from walls
Now that you’ve removed some furniture, it’s time for placement. Pulling furniture away from the walls will create the illusion of a bigger room. Closely arranged chairs and sofas will create an inviting meeting place for family and friends, and clear boundaries to walk around.
Fresh coat of paint
Bold wall paint is a no-no in today’s staging world. You can soften any room by giving it a fresh coat of neutral paint. This will help it look more modern. Don’t be afraid of gray, light brown or light blue paint as your neutral room color.
Unique approach with wall art
Don’t be boring! Placing pictures, prints and paintings where the eye expects them to be doesn’t help them stand out. Take some creative liberty in organizing your wall art so your collections grab attention.
Make your home look its best by following some of these easy tips. Remember, it’s all about appearance and your home deserves to look its very best for its next potential owner!
If you have any questions, or would like more tips on how to sell your home, don’t hesitate to reach out to one of our real estate experts.