Staging your home while it’s on the market is one of the most effective ways to sell it for top dollar.
Start by addressing natural light, say the experts at Stagetecture.com. Ample natural light makes the home appear larger and inviting. Avoid minimizing natural light with heavy window treatments—instead, hang sheers, and open them during showings.
Next, look to the outside of the home. Does the property have appeal? Hang mirrors across from the windows to accentuate scene-stealing views.
Inside the home, assess the color palette. Are the walls dark and closed-in? Consider repainting them with lighter colors to brighten the interior, Stagetecture.com’s experts recommend.
Above all, remember these three key tips:
Don’t leave clutter in plain sight. Make it easy for buyers to visualize their lives in your home. Tackle the noticeable areas, like counters and tables. Are there other areas, such as an entry closet doubling as general storage, that should be tended to, too? If there is an overabundance of personal items in your home, consider paring down.
Avoid staging with items that date the home. Stage with contemporary styling. Remove old or worn furniture, pack away collectibles from earlier eras and hide decor that convey a sense of the home’s age.
Don’t fill rooms with furniture. It is tempting to fill each room with furniture when staging it, but too many pieces can make the space feel crowded. Work toward creating a sense of purpose for the room while maintaining an open-concept look.
By John Voket
