How To Stage A Home For Sale

Proper home staging matters when you are trying to sell your home

When the time has come that you have decided to sell your home, the next thing to do is get it in the best shape possible. In order to fetch the highest price possible, you will want to show off your home, not necessarily your own belongings. From rearranging furniture, making some decorating edits and decluttering, there are a bunch of things you can do yourself. Here is a closer look at all you can do.

Declutter and store

Start by paring down your belongings and clutter. Every room should not be filled with items where the space is looking cramped. You can neatly store things in closets, start to get rid of unnecessary and unwanted items or consider getting a storage unit if need be.

Deep clean

Do a thorough cleaning from top to bottom. This means washing baseboards, ceiling fixtures, fans, appliances, inside the fridge and under beds. Get the home looking perfect and dust free.

Sniff test

This is particularly key for those who like to cook or have pets. Homes should not smell like last night’s fish dinner or like your dog or cats. Keep pets, litter boxes and your carpets fresh and clean to avoid lingering unwanted scents. 

Natural light and supplemental lighting

Show off all the natural light that the home benefits from by opening drapes and curtains. For any windows with unpleasant views, add some sheers to allow light but hide anything unsightly. Update your light fixtures for making sure there are no dark rooms or corners.

Neutralize

A bright orange accent wall may have been your favorite thing at one time but when catering to the masses stick to neutrals. Update any taste specific rooms to neutral colors with some fresh paint.

Address oddities

Have an unused nook or corner for example? Try making it into a workspace to show off how you can use the space. Remember to keep a good traffic flow throughout the home with nothing blocking any of your outside views.

Depersonalize

Bedrooms are often the most personal spaces in a home. So be sure to make them appeal to new buyers who will want to envision themselves there by removing as much that is personal as possible. Photos, personal decor items, awards, and the like should all be stowed away.

Spruce up kitchen

There are some good tricks to elevate your kitchen on a budget. For example you may not need to replace your cabinets, you can sometimes get away with fresh stain or paint to bring them into modern day. Another trick is to only keep basics out on your counters and store everything else so you counter space is looking expansive and accommodating. 

Create a spa-like bath

First, make sure your bathroom is looking fresh and not mildewy. Give those tubs a scrub and replace any caulking that is in need. Then make sure you have a good looking shower curtain that is newer and clean with some matching towels and a bathmat. Put away your personal items like toothbrushes and in exchange put out some pretty guest soaps or a calming candle. 

Curb appeal

It is the first and last thing everyone who visits will see so have it making a good impression. Keep your yard free of weeds with trimmed shrubs and fresh mulch. A fresh coat of paint on the front door along with a new doormat and potted flowers always makes for a welcoming look!