Successful Home Staging

Staging a house means decorating or furnishing the interior of the home so that it is visually attractive to a large range home buyers. Just because the arrangement of your house perfectly fits your needs doesn’t mean that it will appeal to most potential buyers. Buyers are greatly influenced by their first impression of the house – if they’re turned off at first sight, they’re less likely to buy. Potential homeowners that come through your door expecting a particular style might be quickly turned off if the house is cluttered or extravagantly decorated. Boldly decorated homes may cause a potential buyer to turn away. Reciprocally, a more neutral décor is likely to give a buyer a positive first impression.

Get Rid of Clutter – Less is Best

If you have too many belongings and furniture in your house, it will make each room look smaller than it actually is. For example, simply removing one piece of furniture, like a bookcase in the living room, will make the room appear less cluttered and larger. It’s important to remember that “less is best.” Home buyers are looking for ever larger homes. Making your home appear bigger will increase the overall value of your home. In the kitchen, clear off all the countertops — at the most, you might only leave the coffeemaker sitting out. This way you show that there are plenty of cupboards for everything and that there is sufficient counter space.

Your Home Can Never be Too Clean

Every room in your home should have a new coat of paint on the walls, window trim and ceiling. Buyers prefer not spending time repainting rooms before they can really unpack. It is also proven that most home buyers detest bold colors. Stick to neutrals at all times.

Burned-on grease in your oven, a dirty bathtub, stains in the toilet – these are all items that will drive buyer’s away. Spend time cleaning every surface in your home, including the floor around your toilets. Rent a carpet cleaner and give your carpeting a thorough cleaning. Top carpet manufacturers recommend steam cleaning your carpeting every three months, so odds are that you are overdue anyway. Use the upholstery brushes to steam clean your sofa if necessary, so every thing smells fresh.

Pay Attention to the Small Things






Add the small details. When you’ve finished cleaning, add vases of colorful flowers to add a homey feel to your rooms. Not only do the flowers add a clean fragrance to your home, but also they will draw the buyer’s eye to the potential of your home.

Keep rooms well lit. Natural lighting is best. Make the most of your windows and remove bulky curtains to allow as much sunlight in as possible. This is especially true in northern climates where winter months create a dark atmosphere. Well-placed candles can also help illuminate darker rooms.

Make the most of a home’s space. Do you have a room you use strictly for storage? It’s time to clean it up and give the room a true use. Turn your den into an office or guest room to attract buyers. Bonus rooms can be quickly turned into a warm friendly reading room with the addition of an overstuffed chair or two and a bookshelf.

Consider renting furniture. If you have mismatched furniture, you’ll lure buyers by having new, matching furniture sets. There are many furniture rental stores throughout the country where you can spend a little money and have brand new furnishings to liven up your main living areas.

If you are not confident about your decorating or cleaning abilities, go take a look at model homes to see how they did it. Model homes often give off a comfortable yet luxurious feel, which is what you want your home to say to potential buyers. Of course, the real test comes when you finally see those in the market for a home coming back to you with a contract.

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Successful Home Staging / Author: Karen Bellas