When you’re preparing your home for sale, home staging can help your property to sell faster and for more money. Home staging is the art of dressing and styling a property to bring out its best qualities, so that it appeals to the widest possible audience of potential buyers. If you’d prefer to leave it up to the professionals, get in touch to find out how we can help. But if you would like to give home staging a go yourself, read on for our top 3 home staging tips.
Kerb Enthusiasm
First impressions really do count – and they begin before a potential buyer has even walked through the door. The last thing you want is for buyers to be put off at this early stage, which is why maximising kerb appeal is one of our top home staging tips. Tidy up the outside area, removing weeds and trimming any shrubs. Move bins out of sight and consider pressure washing any grimy paving or decking. A fresh coat of paint for your front door and other exterior paintwork can make a world of difference.
Depersonalise The Space
Home staging is all about striking that fine balance between a clean, blank slate of a property and a welcoming, characterful home. You want people to be able to visualise making the space their own. Consider redecorating in neutral shades, adding lively pops of colour in the form of art and accessories. Declutter, removing personal effects and photos. Reorganise furniture, removing items if necessary to emphasise space. Surfaces and storage areas should mostly be clear, but leave a few select objects to demonstrate how the space can be used.
Lighten Up
Light, both natural and artificial, is your friend when it comes to home staging. Maximising light is one of the easiest and cheapest home staging tips to make your property seem spacious, warm and inviting. Make sure your windows are clean both inside and out so that plenty of light can get in. Check that all light fixtures are working and switch them on ahead of viewings. You can also use mirrors to reflect light and make spaces seem even bigger.
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