Whether you flipped a home in the city, in the suburbs, or in a rural town, it's important to stage the home you're selling perfectly. You want to show off all the beautiful details you worked so hard to incorporate into the home, and if the home isn't staged right, then prospective buyers might not be interested. You want to attract the highest bidder possible, and when you pay attention to the staging process, you'll be able to do just that. Let's discuss a few tips to stage a home for sale.
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Stage Every Nook and Crevice
Does the home you're selling have a patio? Or large walk-in closets? Or two pantries? Even though it might seem unnecessary to stage these parts of the home, the details matter. You have to tend to every part of the home when you're staging it. Of course, don't over-clutter the space, but you can put outdoor furniture and pillows on the patio, hang a few blazers and dress pants in the closet, and stock the pantry with non-perishable food items for show. You want prospective buyers to be able to envision themselves living in your home, and when you focus on the little things, you'll succeed in doing that.
Make Sure There's Plenty of Natural Light
Even if there are beautiful drapes in the living room, open them up when you're showing the house. The more natural light that's illuminating the space, the more homey the place will feel. There's nothing better than the mid-afternoon sun beaming through the window so give buyers a preview of what it would be like to live there by allowing natural light to come in.
Keep Things Looking Lived in—But Not Too Lived in
If there's one thing to remember when staging your home, it's that buyers want to feel like they're at home when touring. This means however you stage the home keep things looking lived in. This may include things like having blankets and pillows on the couch. Have just enough details curated so that the home looks clean and lived in, at the same time.
Don't Be Too Bold with Your Design Choices
Bright yellow walls might work for a toddler's room, but they probably won't work in your staged home. It's not always a bad thing to get creative when you're designing your own home, but when you're showing a home to prospective buyers, keep things neutral. It can be deterring if a buyer walks into a room with red carpeting, and that's not their style. In order to appeal to most people, stick with whites, grays, and blacks, and if you're adding pops of color (which you can do if you're doing it tastefully) don't choose shades that are too unconventional.
Always Manicure the Lawn
Sometimes, when we're trying to sell a home we get too caught up in thinking about how to stage the inside. In doing this, we can neglect the front and back yard. The front yard is the first thing guests will see, so ensure the lawn is green and cut. Also, it's never a bad idea to pay attention to smaller details in the yard such as flower beds, mulch, and the like. It is promising to buyers when the yard is well manicured because that signals to them that they'll be able to keep the yard looking just as beautiful if they choose to purchase the house.
You’ve worked hard to upgrade this property and now it’s time to show off all of its beautiful details. Following these home staging tips will not only help your property shine, but you’re more than likely to have a higher sale on your property. If you're ready to take the plunge and get into real estate investing, let us help you make it a reality. Contact us today to get started.
