First Impression Is Key, Especially In A Competitive Market. To Set The Stage We Need To Minimize Flaws & Put Your Home In Show-Room Condition!
THE STAGING
PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR SALE - PREP IT EFFICIENTLY
When you're trying to sell your home, making a good first impression is essential, particularly in a competitive market. Home staging refers to the process of preparing and presenting a home for sale with the objective of maximizing its appeal to potential buyers. This involves a range of tasks, from cleaning and decluttering to making minor repairs and strategically arranging and decorating the space to highlight its best features, creating a welcoming atmosphere to allow potential buyers to envision themselves living in the space. The decision to sell how your home is presented should be made with careful consideration of both the potential benefits and drawbacks. This includes obtaining a pre-listing home inspection and investing time and money to prepare your home in order to make a good first impression. How your home shows now is how people see themselves in it. They cant see past the chips, leaks, clutter, stains, even the over grown shrubs in the yard, in fact they tend to focus even more on those things. To set the stage we need to minimize flaws and put your home in show-room condition! Working with a real estate agent who specializes in home staging can be invaluable in this regard. Once we perform a formal walk through, we can only then provide suggestions to help get your home show-room ready! We can provide targeted advice and identify areas for improvement, enhancing your home's marketability. By improving your home’s appeal, our objective is to further increase the chances of selling quickly and at top dollar, putting the odds in your favour, inside, outside and online.
MAKE A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION
When it comes to making a good first impression, the front entrance of your house is key. A buyer's initial impression of your property will be formed here, so you want to make sure it's a strong and positive one. One way to achieve this is by power washing your siding, windows, and any glass to remove any dirt and grime. Additionally, spruce up your curb appeal by removing weeds and dead plants, adding new mulch, and trimming any trees and bushes. To add a welcoming touch, consider placing a clean doormat and wreath in front of your door to create a sense of homeyness. You could also add a couple of potted plants to give your entrance a burst of color and vibrancy.
DE-PERSONALIZE THE SPACE
One of the main purposes of home staging is to help buyers visualize the space as their own. It's important to aim for minimal personal touches, such as removing personal photos, memorabilia, controversial or offensive, such as political or religious items. Additionally, clear bathroom countertops of personal hygiene products both on photography day and during the home showing period. This will help buyers see the space as their own and not feel like they are intruding into someone else's home.
GET RIDE OF CLUTTER
Improving the appearance of your home by making it look more spacious can attract potential buyers attention. To achieve this, it is advisable to remove any unnecessary clutter that takes up space. It's important to keep in mind that buyers will be inspecting your storage spaces, so it's essential to declutter and remove any non-essential items from your closets and storage rooms. Doing so will help buyers envision their own belongings in these spaces and see the full potential.
DO A DEEP CLEAN
When preparing to list your home, it is crucial that your house looks pristine from a cleanliness standpoint. You want to make sure that every inch and corner of your home shines and is free from any dirt, dust, cobwebs, and other debris. A clean home insinuates to potential buyers that the property has been well-maintained. If you are not up to tackling this task on your own or at all, consider hiring a professional cleaning company to take care of this important step in the staging process for you. This will ensure that your home is presented in the best possible light and will help to make a positive impression on potential buyers.
GO NEUTRAL
When staging your home for sale, a tip that can make a significant difference in attracting potential buyers attention is to paint over any garish colors with neutral palettes. Colors like white, gray, and taupe are great choices. Although some buyers may prefer bright colors in their homes, a neutral base can make your home features stand out and give buyers the flexibility to change the home color scheme to their taste once they move in.
STAGE WHERE IT COUNTS | DEFINE THE SPACE
A verity of options are available and will be discussed with you our recommendations on how to showcase your home to its fullest potential.
PATCH AND REPAIR
While living in your home, furniture, appliances, or children may have left marks, scratches, holes, or nicks on the walls and/or flooring. These impurities signal neglect to potential buyers, which is why we encourage you to tackle these areas and repair or touch up with paint as needed. As with deep cleaning, this shows potential buyers that you have put effort into maintaining your property.
CONSIDER A PRE-LISTING HOME INSPECTION
Traditionally, the buyer arranges the home inspection as indicated in their offer contingency. However, some sellers, usually of older homes, will have a pre-listing home inspection. This allows the seller to address any issues and rectify them before listing the property for sale.
There are several benefits to obtaining a pre-listing home inspection:
REARRANGE YOUR FURNITURE
Open spaces appeal to potential buyers, as they enable them to navigate the space more easily and envision how their own furniture could fit within each room. To achieve this effect, it's essential to remove any extra furniture that may be cluttering the space, as well as any pieces that do not complement the room's overall aesthetic or appear damaged. Once you've pared down to the essentials, try rearranging the furniture to create a sense of spaciousness and flow within each room.
FRESHEN AND LIGHTEN UP YOUR HOME
To freshen up your home, consider adding a few healthy plants in various areas. Additionally, ensure that your home is free of any lingering odors, which can be taken care of through deep cleaning. It is also essential to remove the trash before any showings. You can brighten up your home by letting in as much natural light as possible, which can be achieved by opening up all curtains. Before showings, turn on all the lights and add artificial lighting to darker corners of your home to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
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