There are six important points to remember when staging your home for sale.
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When staging your home for sale, there are six important points to remember to ensure that your home sells quickly and for top dollar:
1. Provide a great first impression. It’s very important that you clean the exterior of your house and its entryway, because these are the first two areas buyers see when they walk up to it. For the exterior, simple tasks like cleaning up the yard and planting some flowers can go a long way. In the entryway, you need to declutter. Remember—buyers might have to walk through that entryway while other people are walking through it as well, so if that space is cluttered, they might have a tough time getting a feel for your home.
2. Always be show-ready. You never know when a homebuyer will drive by your home and decide they want to see the inside, so your house always needs to be show-ready. I know this can be inconvenient, but it is only for a small amount of time.
3. Kitchens and bathrooms will sell your home. You don’t have to totally renovate either of these spaces. Small things like changing the knobs on your cabinet doors or adding some knickknacks on the counters can make a big difference.
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You never know when a homebuyer will drive by your home and decide they want to see the inside.
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4. Take down the personal photos. This is a tough topic for some people to understand, and I always get asked why it’s a necessary part of the home staging process. First of all, you are already moving, so this will have to happen anyway. Secondly, when a buyer walks into your home, they’re trying to envision themselves living there. When they see you and your family’s pictures everywhere, it is tougher for them to imagine raising their own family there.
5. Put away the pets and litter boxes. If everybody liked pets, I wouldn’t be mentioning this point, but that is not the case. You’re trying to market your home to the masses so you can sell as quickly as possible and maximize your sale price, so hide any pet boxes, dog toys, or any other pet items that might turn a buyer off.
6. Hire an informed agent who understands the market and can price your property well. You’re doing a lot of work to sell for the price you deserve and sell in a timely manner, so hire someone who understands the marketplace and how to achieve your goals.
If you have any more questions about home staging or are getting ready to sell, give me a call. I would be happy to do a walk-through of your home and help you stage it myself.
If you have any other real estate needs, feel free to reach out to me regardless. I look forward to speaking with you.
