Home Staging Tips

If you are preparing to sell your home you know overwhelming getting it ready can become. Here are a few tips for getting your home in-shape and ready to sell!

Boost curb appeal. The first impression of the home comes from the outside. Luckily a few cleaning tips can make a huge difference. Start with these ideas to make your home shine.

Power wash siding and walkways
Hang easy to read house numbers
Plant blooming flowers or fresh greenery
Mow lawn and add fresh seed or sod as needed
Wash the inside and outside of the w
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Repaint or stain the front porch as needed

Stage rooms with a purpose. Extra rooms are often overlooked because it is not clear what they could be used for. Set up a desk, or a cozy reading nook to give buyers ideas.

Pack up unnecessary items and furniture to create open spaces. Move items to the garage or a nearby storage facility to highlight the square footage of the home.

Storage space sells. Buyers will often look in closets and under sinks. Be sure to clean and organize these spaces to show how efficient the storage is in the home.

Create flow through the home. Consider changing out square tables for round, combining rooms using similar flooring, placing furniture in the middle of rooms instead of at the edges, and opening doors and window covering strategically to draw the eye. Not only will this make the space more user-friendly, but it will make rooms seem larger and open.

Pet odors and strong smells don’t sell. Unpleasant smells can cause a negative first impression. New carpet and paint can go a long way to create a clean, new scent.

Clean, clean, clean! Grimy walls, moldy corners and greasy cabinet doors are not great selling features, but they are easily changed. Be sure to deep clean everything in the home paying close attention to the bathroom and kitchen where a lot of grime tends to build up.

Replace faces. New cabinets can be expensive but replacing the door and cabinet fronts can be an affordable alternative. Also, upgrading hardware throughout the home is a cost effective way to make things cohesive.


Information adapted from articles by hgtv.com and houzz.com