Now that you have decided to sell your house, your top priority is to make sure that it looks its absolute best for any potential buyer who would walk through the door. This the part where home staging comes into the picture.
Basically, house staging can be described as a set of decorative measures that are meant to highlight the property’s most impressive features. In the long run, it will significantly help buyers imagine themselves quickly moving into the house and living there. In a nutshell, if you stage your house right, you won’t have any trouble attracting buyers.
Let us take a look at a few house staging ideas and pointers that will not only help you sell your house quickly but also add value to the sale:
You Should Try and De-Personalize Your Living Space
This is, in fact, one of the key objectives of staging your home so that the prospective buyers will be able to visualize the living space as their very own. In other words, you want a blank canvas that is both stylish and charming, but without the personal touches to suggest that it belongs to you instead of the buyers.
You can start by removing your personal photographs and frames from the walls as well as the magnets on your fridge. Apart from that, you should keep your clothes stored and neatly tucked away and out of sight while the bathroom counters should also be cleared of various personal hygiene items such as toothbrushes, mouthwashes, and the likes.
It will also help to remove religious iconography. This might make it a tad difficult for you to live in the house, but from the buyer’s perspective, it is a very helpful way for them to connect with the house and see how they can personalize it once they move in.
Freshen up the Front Door and the General Exterior
The front door plays a key role in curb value which is why it should be a strong and impressive object. You have to make sure that it is in near mint or mint condition since the buyers will literally come nose to nose with it when they ring the doorbell. You should paint it a nice but conservative color such as white or pale green (for instance). You should polish or replace the knockers and finally make sure that the doorbell is working fine and won’t give them an electric shock!
The same holds true for the exterior as well such as the letter box, the lawn, and the courtyard. If there is any scrub or moss around the drainage pipes, you should get rid of it immediately since it’s a sign of a drainage issue.
Always Remember That a Clean Home Is an Inviting Home
You should thoroughly clean and scrub your home before placing it on the market. It will make sense to pay close attention to small details such as noisy baseboards and broken light switches. You should also consider having your carpets replaced or shampooed so that they look and feel aesthetically appealing when a buyer walks in.
Conclusion
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