Getting a home off the market is a labor of love that can deliver a big return on investment (ROI). Sound home staging principles will prompt your buyers to make a purchase. Close to 30% of real estate agents rely on the help of stagers to sell their properties. So what are some do’s and don’ts of the process? These home staging tips will help you sell a house so you get the biggest bang for your buck.
1. Do Make the Home Feel Realistic and Not Perfect
The goal is to sell a home quickly and at the best price. You can make a sale quickly by making the home feel like somewhere a person would realistically live. People taking a tour don’t want to feel as though they’re viewing a home too pristine or artificial for them to even live in.
Choose home staging decor that adds to the home rather than becomes the main even fixture. Add some homey touches, but leave it open-ended enough for the buyer to use their imagination. For instance, don’t include photos of people in the picture frames. Instead, use simple, colorful, and engaging art.
Consider home staging colors to fit the personality profile of your buyer. Focus more on creating an experience rather than trying to get everything perfect.
2. Do Clean the Home Thoroughly
The art of staging home interiors starts with first and foremost making sure the home is as clean and spotless as possible.
Potential buyers should be able to tell how clean the home is by the fresh smell as soon as they step foot inside. Have the floors and all surfaces cleaned thoroughly, and get rid of all dust or dirt.
Work with professional cleaning companies that specialize in home stagings. Professional home cleaners will usually charge you between about $165 and $235 or so.
3. Do Add Plenty of Light to the Rooms
Adding plenty of light to a house will also dictate much of the experience. Your home staging design should include plenty of natural and man-made lighting.
Keep blinds and curtains open in certain parts of the home to let some light in and to create an amazingly warm experience.
Take the time to use soft LED lighting that saves energy and adds more visibility to your household.
1. Don’t Clutter the Home With Furniture
Many home stagers make the mistake of cluttering the home with too much furniture. Choose well-built chests of drawers, bookshelves, coffee tables, and other pieces that match function with aesthetic quality.
A home staging decorator can advise you on the best ways to arrange the furniture so that it creates flow in the home.
Put Together the Home Staging Tips That Matter
When you use these home staging tips you’ll be better able to capitalize on the value of the house and get it sold. Never hesitate to touch base with professional home staging services that can assist you.
Artistic Home Stagings offers award-winning staging to sellers of all types and would be happy to help you out. Julia Horner takes an artistic approach to staging your home and can help you get the best market value from it.
Let’s talk about your space! Use the contact form on the website, or call (253) 376-7653.