Home Staging Tips
Whether you are selling a home or simply re-decorating, staging has very simple principles.
Staging is about clearing and de-cluttering rooms to show the sight-lines and floor space. This means family photos, canvases and many paintings may need to be taken down or placed elsewhere to fit the space. Items on the kitchen counters, excess decor items should be put away. Potentially, rearranging and moving furniture around may need to be done as well.
Staging typically minimizes the amount of furniture in a room rather than adding to it. Correct spacing of furniture within the room is more important than the function of the items.
Staging decorates every table for its function as if you are hosting a party. Outdoor tables are set for dinner, game tables have games and tea and plate sets are ready to go.
Fresh flowers are preferred to fake flowers, white towels are preferred to brightly colored ones. Beds should have the right amount of pillows and decorative blankets.
All the lights in the home are to be turned on before showings and light music can be played in the background so the potential buyers feel at home and the house feels full of life.
NOTE: Soft or jazzy instead of rock music. Keep the TV and floor fans off. Remove all pet’s as they can be distracting, even if they are friendly.
Many times a professional stager will be able to use your furnishings. There is often a misconception that stagers bring things to your home and it costs a fortune.
Staging has played a huge role in getting homes sold quickly and for more money. The goal of staging is to make your home appeal to the broadest range of buyers by eliminating any offensive items or groupings of decorations that would detract a buyer’s attention. You want the buyer instead to be focused on the house and its elements that have attracted them to it.
Staging is a must for serious sellers. Even if you think you can do it yourself, it is worth it to hire a professional.
As a professional in this market, we know the right way to get your home sold quickly and for the best price; we can help you stage it, or hire someone for a low flat fee. The results will pay for themselves!
