Top 10 Staging Tips for Sellers
1. Enhance Curb Appeal
Powerwash driveways, walks, walls and windows. Rake
yards, trim hedges, weed flowerbeds, sweep porches. Make
sure your front entry is distinct and welcoming. Consider a
new colour for the door and adding pots of colourful flowers.
2. Edit Furniture
Be ruthless, Store all unnecessary furniture. Rearrange the
remaining furniture to improve sight lines, open up traffic flows,
and make rooms appear more spacious and inviting.
3. Conquer Clutter
Generally, you can remove half the contents from your
bookcases, shelves and closets. Clear kitchen and bath
counters, leaving only a few high-style accents. A good rule
of thumb: Every box of clutter you remove adds $500 to your
bottom line.
4. De-Personalize
Now is a good time to pack up family photos, certificates,
trophies and collectibles. These personal items will inhibit
buyers from imagining your house as theirs.
5. Repair & Update
Make sure all doors, drawers, switches and faucets work.
Repair any damaged walls and floors. If a buyer sees visible
problems, they will imagine there are even more problems
that are hidden. Consider updates in kitchen and bathrooms,
as improvements in these rooms yield the highest return.
6. Consider Colour
Generally, you want to neutralize dark, vivid wall colours in
favour of the light, sophisticated shades that buyers prefer.
Fresh paint can be the easiest and most dramatic
improvement you make.
7. Clean & Brighten
Give you house a thorough cleaning, including windows.
Check that all lights have maximum-wattage light bulbs.
Open the drapes, raise the blinds and turn up the lights.
Show off your assets!
8. Freshen the Air
Clean carpets and upholstery to eliminate lingering odors.
Avoid cooking strong-smelling foods (i.e. bacon, fish or curry)
before a showing, Of course, no smoking indoors.
9. Create the Wow Factor
Buyers are excited by a house that represents the lifestyle
they aspire to. Be creative! Set your table in the style of a
trendy restaurant. Transform your bath into a spa-like retreat
with candles and luxury towels. Beautify your bedroom with
elements of hotel chic.
10. Trust a Professional
Your home represents a huge investment - protect it. We
have the expertise and the resources to save you time,
headaches and costly mistakes.
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