Staging Your Home

 Stage First, Impressions Last

When potential buyers look at a property, their eyes should be focused on the architectural highlights that lend to the home’s character: the crown molding, the built-in cabinets, the lavish fireplace, the open floor plan.

But if sellers don’t get a head start on cleaning and packing, there’s a chance buyers will instead focus on the cluttered shelves, the old family photos, or the less-than-sparkling windows.

As an accredited Professional Stager, I include a free staging consultation as part my service to you.  Read on...or for more information, click here.


Here are a few key points about staging your home to sell:

• Start with the entryway. This your first impression as you approach the house and open the front door.  The lawn should look well tended and the landscaping cared for. Front door should be clean and freshly painted if needed.

• Tackle the clutter issue.  Clutter detracts a  home and should be packed up or thrown away. Pay special attention to the kitchen, where prospective buyers are sure to spend much of their time.

• Shine doorknobs, handrails, and more. Add a layer of sparkle in each room and the hallways by polishing the doorknobs, handrails. Polish hinges, vents, and lighting fixtures. Clean the molding and baseboards, too.

• Show off the windows. Large windows can be a major selling point — if they’re clean, that is. A good cleaning (don't forget the screens!) will help to highlight the style of the windows, bring in natural light, and draw attention to great views. Pull the curtains back so potential buyers can appreciate the full shape of each window.

• Accentuate closet space.  Closets will look bigger if they are organized and not stuffed to the gills A buyer should be able to look into a closet and be able to visualize placing his or her belongings into it. .

• Pack the personal items. Family photographs, children's artwork, and religious or ethnic decorations make it difficult for potential buyers to see the space as their own. Ask the sellers to move their personal items out of sight. A seller should put away prescription medications and secure valuables.

• Conquer stale smells. While a seller might not think twice about, or even notice, the smell of cigarette smoke, a kitty litter box, or dogs, a potential buyer is sure to be turned off.  Sometimes this is a delicate issue, but it is necessary to address. 

Beyond this, there are several things that can be done to enhance your home’s showing.
Don't forget, as an accredited Professional Stager, I include a free staging consultation as part my service to you.

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