While we live in our homes, we inject our own personality into it. That's what makes it our space, our refuge from the world.
We are proud of the touches we added and enjoy seeing our treasures on display.
When we come to the time we are selling our home the rules change.
Those treasures can now be a problem. You want to the buyer to see past you to the features of the house.
We take away family photos so they don't distract the buyer's focus from those all important features. After all that is what the buyer will be buying.
The question is where do you stop.In your efforts to de-clutter and de-personalize, you may strip the home devoid of personality.
Will your buyer be able to relate to a space without personality? Will they see the possibilities or just a cold, empty space?
Stagers walk this fine line all the time.
In an occupied home we have to remove just enough of the seller to let the buyer envision themselves living there. We have to leave enough of the seller for the buyer to see a home that someone is enjoying and living in comfortably.
In a vacant home we have to add that personality. We bring in just enough furniture and accessories to define the space for the buyer. The rooms should feel like the seller has just left.
Staging highlights the features of the home. The accessories we use draw attention to the features without burying them. We bring warmth by using different colors and textures.
A walk -in closet should show that it holds the clothes of 2 people. That walk-in closet should not be crammed with clothes and possessions.
The fireplace mantel does not need to be covered from one end to the other with your memories. It should have enough accents to draw the buyer's eye while leaving them enough room to imagine placing an item they own on it.
A stark empty home has no personality or warmth. It lacks appeal. De-clutter but don't strip it.
A staging consult can help you determine when enough is enough.
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