Staging is a very important part of preparing a home for sale. The act of staging the property is a balance between the amount and style of furniture with the size of each room. A perfect job of staging will result in making the rooms appear larger and more inviting. In addition, the phot0graphs on the websites will come alive for potential buyers.
Here are some of the key elements in staging a home:
- Open windows everyday to let in fresh air.
- Appeal to buyer’s sense of smell and create an inviting feeling by lighting candles or baking.
- Repaint or polish the house numbers if needed.
- Create an inviting walkway.
- Add color with annuals and a new doormat to brighten your home.
- Sharpen the look of your rooms by paying attention to detail.
- Polish knobs and handles and replace lights in bathrooms and kitchen as necessary.
- Turn on all lights, especially at night, to highlight your home’s amenities.
- Create a focal point in your entryway by adding a picture, lamp or plant.
- Remove furniture to make room appear larger and allow for a clear traffic pattern.
- Unify the accent pieces and details in your home.
- Replace old lampshades, bedspreads and bath towels and coordinate matching area rugs, pillows and candles throughout all rooms.
- Try to make a child’s room minimally personal and make sure it is safe.
- Always test your doorbell to be certain it is in good working order.
- Move your best pieces of furniture toward the front of each room.
- Hang all pictures on the low side.
- Hang mirrors across from windows that get a lot of light or have a view.
- Set your dining room table for a decorative appeal.
- Place plants and fresh flowers in rooms to add vibrancy and freshness.