Staging: The Secret Weapon Behind Explosive Home Sale Prices
Home staging is a practice whereby residential homes are furnished and decorated similar to a show home, so that potential buyers can envision themselves living in the home, thus enticing them to make an offer. With home sales becoming increasingly strategic, home staging has become a popular solution for sellers looking to make a good first impression that will garner a higher selling price in as little time as possible.
According to the National Association of Realtors, for every $100 invested in staging your home, the potential return is $400, which means that home staging has the potential to quadruple investment price!
Painting, lights, art, home accessories, draperies, and upholstery are important considerations when staging a home. Well-executed staging styles lead the buyer’s eyes to the most desirable features of a property, regardless of its size. Sellers must be willing to spend time and resources to achieve the desired effect of home staging and maximize profits. For the best services, hiring a professional home stager is advisable.
Below are a few elements of effective home staging.
Curb appeal
When potential buyers first lay eyes on a home, it’s the curb appeal that sets the stage for their visit. As such, improving curb appeal is very important. Planting flowers, mowing the lawn, repainting the exterior – and other techniques – can all enhance a home’s curb appeal.
Consider the floors, walls, house accessories, and the furniture
A home for sale must be given a thorough cleaning. The kitchen, bathroom(s), windows, carpets and floors must be washed. Bookcases, light fixtures, ceiling fans — anything that collects dust needs attention. Wood floors should be refinished if they are in poor condition. Walls should be patched, if necessary, and repainted. Worn-out furniture and/or or poor fitting accessories should be replaced or removed. Overall, the home should look and smell clean.
Consider rearranging the house
Placement of items in the various rooms of the home be done with a high level of intention. For example, in the living room, furniture should be arranged to create an inviting conversation area, while the bathroom should imply luxury and comfort in its arrangement. Furniture can also be temporarily replaced or rearranged to create a sense of appeal for your buying audience.
Avoid clutter and personalization
A home for sale requires the removal of personal items such as family photographs, knickknacks and unnecessary or usual decor items. Not everyone has the same taste, and potential buyers must be able to envision themselves inside the prospective home.
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