Things To Keep In Mind When Home Staging

The primary goal of home staging is to make a house more appealing to prospective buyers through the use of furniture arrangment and accessories.

If you are thinking of doing your own home staging, there are some common mistakes that you should avoid.

* The first thing to remember is that you want to appeal to a wide range of buyers, and you want buyers to be able to visualize their things in your home, so be sure to stick with neutral colors and designs. This will help you appeal to a wider range of people and increase your chances of receiving an offer.

* Storage space is important to many buyers, to take the time to highlight your storage spaces, as well. Cluttered and overflowing closets give the impression that there is not enough storage space in the house. Decluttering is vital for every room, including the storage areas, so items that are not needed for day to day living should be given to charity, sold or put in off-site storage.

* Pets can be a huge turn-off for buyers, especially if they have allergies, so it's important if you have pets that you keep the carpet and furniture as clean as possible.

* Furniture is something to be looked at closely when staging, while having an extra-couch in the living room is great if you entertain often, it can make your rooms look small when staging and showing your house. Home buyers are looking to see if the house will be large enough for them, therefore it is a good idea to remove any extra furniture to make the rooms feel larger.

* Family photos bring a personal touch in that may inhibit some buyers from picturing their family in your house, so all personal pictures should be removed and stored. It is important that the buyer be able to picture their family sitting at the table or curled up on the couch.

* Any inexpensive repairs should absolutely be taken care of, rather than being left for the buyer to content with. Modern, working fixtures will always increase your home's value.

* The yard is vital as it is the first impression for buyers, so it is important to declutter and clean the yard, also.

It is important that you take the time to properly prepare the house, do not rush into putting it on the market. People will beging visiting your home once it is listed.

Therefore, you want it to be at it's best from the first day of listing, it should be presentable, clean and welcoming.

by: TJ Lashley

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