If you're getting ready to sell your home, consider some of these staging tips from local stagers and real-estate professionals:
× Clean the home from top to bottom.
× Pack away knick-knacks, collectibles and clutter. Declutter, and then go through and declutter again. Too many items on display distract potential buyers, and make a room feel smaller than it is.
×Depersonalize your home with neutral colors and design. It allows other people to go in and mentally move their stuff in, versus feeling like a guest in your home.
×Take care of the details. We tell everybody when you get your home ready, all of those things that you wanted to do, everything that bothered you like that squeaky door or that trim, needs fixed.
×Create curb appeal. Power-wash the sidewalks and driveway. Clean gutters and give the door a fresh coat of paint, if it needs one. Concentrate on the yard. A well-maintained garden can get them into a home.
Real-estate professionals and sellers turn to staging as a way to give their properties a competitive edge.
It's a service that can cost hundreds to several thousands of dollars, depending on the size and condition of a home. Some of the biggest trends in the home-staging industry include:
1. Agents covering the costs.
2. Innovation on a budget.
3. Makeovers for lower priced, occupied homes.
4. Staging the outside of a home.
Once a potential buyer has found a listing on the Internet, chances are he or she will drive by the house before scheduling an appointment with a real-estate agent.
And that's why stagers have begun tackling a home's yard and exterior, too.
It all starts at the curb.
These days, sellers need to remember that buyers can afford to be selective.
In this market, you better be the best of the best, or the best value. Your yard better be nice. You better not need paint.
If you would like some help to sell or buy please contact us and we'll discuss the options!
John Lough
