Staging FAQ’s- Boca Raton- How Can I Improve My Entry? 10 Helpful Tips!
A frequent question I am asked about Home Staging when providing a staging consultation in Boca Raton is how the seller can improve their entry. Chances are you’ve watched a program on one of the cable channels about the importance of a good first impression when selling your house and this is absolutely true.
After your “virtual impression” in your MLS listing, your curb appeal and entry can significantly impact your Buyer. Ask any agent and they could tell you stories of Buyers who have refused to go into a house after they’ve seen the outside.
I’ve addressed Curb Appeal on a broader scope with “10 Points to Consider When Selling Your House.” Let’s look specifically at your entry.....
10 Tips for Improving Your Entry-
1. Visit Yourself! Most of us enter our homes through the garage and rarely see what it’s like to stand right outside the front door. Take a photo! See what others will see.
2. Look around-What you see is what your Buyer will be seeing as they stand there waiting for their agent to retrieve the key from the lockbox.
3. Make sure your door is worthy of your house. I love front doorsand I have seen many doors that did not do justice to the house they guarded. If you need to paint or re-stain your door, then do it. If you need to, consider buying a newdoor.
4. Assess your door hardware. The Florida sun and salt air can be hard on door fixtures. Replace them if they have weathered or look dated or worn.
5. Light the Way! Changing out a light fixture is one of the most impactful updates you can make.... and one of the least expensive. Make sure that whatever fixture you have works.
6. Step on it! When was the last time you replaced your doormat? And please no cute sayings like “Go Away!”
7. Clear the Cobwebs! Seriously, get out your broom and get rid of them before they scare away your Buyer.
8. Give it some life! If you need to, head out to your local nursery and ask for a colorful plant that will not require a great deal of maintenance.
9. Deweed, behead and divest! If you have plants and shrubs around your entry spend some time weeding the bed. Cut back on plants that have overgrown the entry and might impede your Buyer making it to the front door. And, divest or get rid of plants that have seen better days.
10. Lay out the Red Carpet! Not literally, but make sure your Buyers will be drawn into the house. Make sure everything is clean and swept, hosed down or put away.
Don’t let your entry block the sale of your house! Let your Buyers know that they’ve come to the right place.
Call Room Service! Home Staging for our Staging Consultation for more tips on selling your house in Boca Raton.
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