Staging: Tips for Sellers
Few decisions in life have as much financial impact as selling a home. When
the decision is made to sell, you want the home to sell quickly and at top
dollar. A staged home will put you ahead of the competition. It is about
creating a connection between the seller and the consumer. Think of your
home as a commodity that you are packaging to sell.
First impressions start with the on-line presentation of your home. Staging
with just the right amount of furniture, art and accessories will help attract
the broadest group of potential buyers and will enhance the photos used for
the listing. Remember-less is more.
Make your home stand out from the rest. As a Professional Home Stager, I
am pleased to share some useful tips that any DIY enthusiast can follow. For
specific advice regarding your property listing, consult with a professional
stager.
First Impression is Curb Appeal:
Clean up the landscape including freshening flower beds, trimming trees,
bushes etc. Remove anything from the front that detracts from the
architecture of your home.
Make potential buyers feel welcome by:
Purchasing a new “Welcome” mat for the front door
Painting or refinishing the front door
Make the interior of your home welcoming as if you are expecting
Royalty.
Too much clutter detracts from any architectural features you may have.
Clear out all of your clutter and begin by packing and removing all personal
photos, extra clothing, extra books, and collections of any kind. Minimize
items on bookshelves, cupboards and closets.
Room size matters:
Remove any extra furniture or rearrange furniture to create an open feeling.
Remember that you are showcasing your home, not your furniture. Make
sure that every room has a distinct and useful purpose. Staging should
enhance the architectural features of a home.
Can’t say enough about:
Clean, clean your home, including: windows, cabinets (inside and out), and closets.
Mold and chipped paint are definitely a turn-off for potential buyers.
Lighten up: Enhance the lighting by opening the drapes, trimming any
bushes in front of the windows, and make sure that every light bulb works.
Room color matters: Painting a room creates an immediate great first
impression, and is an affordable quick fix to enhance or update a room. Bold
colors typically do not appeal to a broad range of buyers, but warm creams,
pale grays, do.
Tour Tips:
Jan Driscoll, Home Stylist, Certified Stager owner of Anew Décor
www.anewdecor.com
[email protected]
360/224-6331
the decision is made to sell, you want the home to sell quickly and at top
dollar. A staged home will put you ahead of the competition. It is about
creating a connection between the seller and the consumer. Think of your
home as a commodity that you are packaging to sell.
First impressions start with the on-line presentation of your home. Staging
with just the right amount of furniture, art and accessories will help attract
the broadest group of potential buyers and will enhance the photos used for
the listing. Remember-less is more.
Make your home stand out from the rest. As a Professional Home Stager, I
am pleased to share some useful tips that any DIY enthusiast can follow. For
specific advice regarding your property listing, consult with a professional
stager.
First Impression is Curb Appeal:
Clean up the landscape including freshening flower beds, trimming trees,
bushes etc. Remove anything from the front that detracts from the
architecture of your home.
Make potential buyers feel welcome by:
Purchasing a new “Welcome” mat for the front door
Painting or refinishing the front door
Make the interior of your home welcoming as if you are expecting
Royalty.
Too much clutter detracts from any architectural features you may have.
Clear out all of your clutter and begin by packing and removing all personal
photos, extra clothing, extra books, and collections of any kind. Minimize
items on bookshelves, cupboards and closets.
Room size matters:
Remove any extra furniture or rearrange furniture to create an open feeling.
Remember that you are showcasing your home, not your furniture. Make
sure that every room has a distinct and useful purpose. Staging should
enhance the architectural features of a home.
Can’t say enough about:
Clean, clean your home, including: windows, cabinets (inside and out), and closets.
Mold and chipped paint are definitely a turn-off for potential buyers.
Lighten up: Enhance the lighting by opening the drapes, trimming any
bushes in front of the windows, and make sure that every light bulb works.
Room color matters: Painting a room creates an immediate great first
impression, and is an affordable quick fix to enhance or update a room. Bold
colors typically do not appeal to a broad range of buyers, but warm creams,
pale grays, do.
Tour Tips:
- Do not use any scented plants or scented candles anywhere in your house for tours.
- Anything small or valuable needs to be removed and stored safely away.
- Use clean, fresh towels and bedding.
- Put away pet bowls, beds and the pet when showing the home.
- Clear off the counter tops.
- Turn on the lights.
Jan Driscoll, Home Stylist, Certified Stager owner of Anew Décor
www.anewdecor.com
[email protected]
360/224-6331
