Marie Viviano
So , you ’ re selling your home and a Tammy Mitchell Hines & Company listing agent has asked if you had planned on staging your home . What is staging ? And why is it so important ?
Staging is a method of decorating that is designed to showcase your home best assets , impress buyers and help it sell quickly . For most sellers , this sounds very appealing . There are professional staging companies , but we all know that they can be a little pricey . So , if you ’ re trying to save money , you can follow these 5 simple steps and it is sure to help you stage your home correctly .
1 . Curb Appeal . Many people focus so much on the interior of their home they forget to stage the exterior . This is important as it will be the first thing people see about your home . Make sure that your front porch has an inviting feel , with some potted plants and a piece of furniture or two . Please keep holiday decorations to a minimum and paint the mailbox if it looks weathered . It ’ s also important to power
wash your siding , deck , and walkways . Bushes and trees should be trimmed down and the grass cut or snow shoveled . A clean , inviting home inside and out is key to staging .
2 . De-Clutter . Minimalizing is one of the most important things to do when staging your home . All the clutter must go ! “ But that ’ s just my style .” - Even if you adore your vintage-bohemian-chic style , potential buyers may not . Keep decorations few and simple . If your decorations seem crowded or overdone it makes the home appear smaller .
3 . Balance . Find a good balance between clean and lived in . Now that you have either de-cluttered your home completely , add a few small elements to bring awareness that the home is lived in . A vase of fresh cut flowers or a bowl of fruit from the farmers market will do the trick and give the home an inviting warm feel .
4 . Define Purpose . Each room in your home should have a clearly defined purpose . If you are using a room to store junk in boxes , it ’ s time to clear it out and add a children ’ s , play room , home office , or guest bedroom . Giving each room its own purpose helps buyers imagine how they might use the space if they were to purchase the home .
5 . Organize .
Closet space is a make it or break it selling point for many buyers . Show off the advantages of your home with an organized closet on display , by keeping the doors open . You should aim to have 20 to 30 percent open space in each closet to give the impression of spaciousness . Make sure to hide away any personal belongings and put the muddy boots in the garage .
Remember , the point of staging is to help your home sell quickly at the price you want . Take your time , and don ’ t be afraid to move things around until you find what works best for you and your home . You can even take a few photos of each area and then share them with a friend or a neighbor to get a fresh opinion . Once you have completed these 5 tips you will be one step closer to selling your home for and landing that full price offer .