When selling a home, everyone wants his or her home to sparkle. The more a home looks warm and prestigious, the faster it usually sells. Staging a home is one of the best ways to accomplish this. But it takes work!
First and far most, you need to remove all clutter. The less you have in your home the better when it comes to selling. You should not only remove daily objects that pile up (mail, shoes, pet hair etc.) but you should remove the objects that are collected over the years. Remember… Less objects in a room the bigger it looks.
Even the little things count! Steaming the curtains, washing the rugs, and even painting walls can make a huge difference. I recommend choosing warm, neutral wall paint. The darker the wall color, the smaller the room looks. Also, make sure you walk into every room and pretend you’ve never seen it before… what would you change? What would you remove?
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Closet and storage space is a huge selling point when it comes to buyers. Make sure you clean these spaces so people can see how far back the spaces go. It is also a good idea to organize closet and storage space to help buyers imagine what they can do with the space.
Everyone loves a bright and a natural sunny home. Make sure you clean all windows to allow this natural light to peer in. Update any dull light bulbs with a new natural light bulb.
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Lastly, you should focus on the curb appeal of your home. The exterior of your home is the first impression buyers get… we want it to be a good one! Try placing a potted floral arrangement on the front steps or walkway. Make sure the grass is mowed and the deck, patio, and pavement are swept clean.
Remember… we want the exterior and interior to dazzle potential buyers! You want prospect buyers to walk into your home and be able to picture how it will look if they moved in. There are many things you, the seller, can do when preparing to sell your home. If you need help, you can always work with a stager to help you with this process. If working with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate the Shanahan Group, we have an amazing, complementary stager that will stage your home to sell! Take advantage of this great opportunity. Sit back, relax, and let us sell your home!
Feel free to contact me with any questions at stephanie.walsh@shanahanre.com
