Basic Steps for Staging Your Home
When considering putting your home on the market for sale, the term “STAGING” seems to be the latest buzz word. Staging is nothing more than preparing your home for sale and has shown to bring top dollar at the closing table. It sets the flow and mood of your home, giving potential buyers a better idea of how it can work for them. As a former Estate Management Consultant myself, I know there are many professionals out there who specialize in Home Staging. But with a little elbow grease and time, you can prepare your home by following these simple steps:
1. Clean Your Home From Top to Bottom- Look at your home through a buyer's eyes and try to remember your first impression of your property before you bought it. You only get one chance for that first impression, so let buyers know that you are proud of your home.*Pay special attention to the kitchen and bathrooms
2. Remove Excess Furniture - It makes the rooms look larger and easier to walk around.
3. Remove Clutter - Put the magazines, newspapers and toys away. Keep countertops and vanities clear and put small appliances and other items away. It's also best to depersonalize your home and remove family photos. It gives the buyer a sense of how they can make it their own. While you're at it, it's a good idea to put away valuables and breakables.
4. Let There Be Light - Open the curtains and blinds…it's so much more welcoming to walk into a well lit home.
5. Remodeling - If you plan to do any remodeling, keep colors simple and neutral. Many home improvement stores rent tools and offer advice for some of your projects. Remember, you're catering to a variety of people and they may not share your same tastes.
6. The Front Entrance and Exterior - Again, de-clutter the porch and keep any furnishings simple. Clean up the lawn and flower beds. Tidy up around the pool for any tripping hazards and make sure it looks clean and inviting. flower beds. Tidy up around the pool for any tripping hazards and make sure it looks clean and inviting. How's the paint on the front door? A fresh coat of paint can do wonders. Remember, first impressions…
7. What's That Smell? - If you have pets, love to cook with a lot of spices or smoke open some windows and air out your home. Offensive smells are a huge turn off when walking into a house. If you smoke, try to go outside for that fix while your home is on the market. Febreze is a wonderful product that really does help eliminate odors. Keep cat litter boxes cleaned daily and keep after any other pets. Keep in mind that some people don't like pets or might be allergic.
8. Speaking of Pets - If you can, make arrangements to have your pet visit a friend or family member's home while it's being shown. Or, try gating off an area.…try not to let them run freely in the house. You wouldn't want them to get out or hurt anyone.
9. Don't Forget The Garage - Clean it up so a buyer can see how much room it has. Don't let it be a dumping ground. If you're storing items from the house…Keep It Organized!
10. The Daily Sprucing Up - Make the beds and quickly tidy up every morning before you head out the door for any last minute showings
1. Clean Your Home From Top to Bottom- Look at your home through a buyer's eyes and try to remember your first impression of your property before you bought it. You only get one chance for that first impression, so let buyers know that you are proud of your home.*Pay special attention to the kitchen and bathrooms
2. Remove Excess Furniture - It makes the rooms look larger and easier to walk around.
3. Remove Clutter - Put the magazines, newspapers and toys away. Keep countertops and vanities clear and put small appliances and other items away. It's also best to depersonalize your home and remove family photos. It gives the buyer a sense of how they can make it their own. While you're at it, it's a good idea to put away valuables and breakables.
4. Let There Be Light - Open the curtains and blinds…it's so much more welcoming to walk into a well lit home.
5. Remodeling - If you plan to do any remodeling, keep colors simple and neutral. Many home improvement stores rent tools and offer advice for some of your projects. Remember, you're catering to a variety of people and they may not share your same tastes.
6. The Front Entrance and Exterior - Again, de-clutter the porch and keep any furnishings simple. Clean up the lawn and flower beds. Tidy up around the pool for any tripping hazards and make sure it looks clean and inviting. flower beds. Tidy up around the pool for any tripping hazards and make sure it looks clean and inviting. How's the paint on the front door? A fresh coat of paint can do wonders. Remember, first impressions…
7. What's That Smell? - If you have pets, love to cook with a lot of spices or smoke open some windows and air out your home. Offensive smells are a huge turn off when walking into a house. If you smoke, try to go outside for that fix while your home is on the market. Febreze is a wonderful product that really does help eliminate odors. Keep cat litter boxes cleaned daily and keep after any other pets. Keep in mind that some people don't like pets or might be allergic.
8. Speaking of Pets - If you can, make arrangements to have your pet visit a friend or family member's home while it's being shown. Or, try gating off an area.…try not to let them run freely in the house. You wouldn't want them to get out or hurt anyone.
9. Don't Forget The Garage - Clean it up so a buyer can see how much room it has. Don't let it be a dumping ground. If you're storing items from the house…Keep It Organized!
10. The Daily Sprucing Up - Make the beds and quickly tidy up every morning before you head out the door for any last minute showings
posted by Scott Etter at 11:00 AM
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