You can make money by staging your home. A well-staged environment, according to 23% of sellers' agents, increases the dollar value buyers are willing to offer. It takes more than running the vacuum and fluffing the pillows to make buyers fall in love with your home, according to real estate agents and stagers. It's all about decluttering, repairing, updating, and depersonalizing.
- Living Room
- When it comes to accent pillows and table lamps, go for symmetry that is pleasing to the eye.
- Lamps should be used to illuminate it. Chic lamps add lighting as well as appealing decor.
- Make that fireplace sparkle. Remove the old screen and scrub away the soot stains.
- Choose light colors for staging furniture or slip covers to create an airy, inviting atmosphere.
- Remove a few pieces of furniture from your living room, regardless of its size, to make it feel more spacious.
- For a chic splash of color, use bright, coordinated accessories such as accent pillows and throw blankets.
- Assist buyers in visualizing their lives in your home. Display a board game or arrange furniture in conversational groups to set the tone.
- Kitchen
- Remove all but one or two decorative items from the countertops, such as a vase of flowers or a bowl of fresh fruit.
- Pack all but one attractive, matching set of dishes. Do the same with your cookware, and keep all other cupboard and drawer items to a bare minimum.
- Refresh and modernize your cabinets by applying a new coat of paint or stain and installing new hardware.
- Examine your home appliances. Give it a shot or consider replacing it with new models.
- Remove the fridge magnets and thoroughly clean the door and handles.
- Clean the insides of the cabinets, especially under the sink. Empty all trash cans and place them somewhere out of sight.
- Clean and organize the pantry, leaving some empty space to give the illusion of more space. Display a few jars of fancy jam and other upscale condiments in decorative baskets.
- Bedroom
- In the master bedroom, go gender-neutral. Get rid of those delicate, floral pillow shams.
- Pack everything except the clothes you'll be wearing this season to make your closets appear larger.
- To create a classy, boutique look, replace your closet's motley crew of mismatched hangers with a set of wooden hangers.
- Place jewelry and other valuables in a secure location.
- Consider repurposing extra bedrooms as a home office, sewing room, or other interesting function.
- To depersonalize and create a serene environment, remove televisions and video game consoles from bedrooms.
- Dining Room
- Allow buyers to entertain the notion of entertaining. Place some elegant place settings around the table, or a few wine glasses and a decanter on the buffet.
- With an attractive runner and a few fun, decorative elements — think small floral vases or short candle holders — strike a balance between too formal and too casual.
- Bathroom
- It's time to degrime: scrub and sanitize the walls, floor, and shower door, as well as virtually every other surface that comes into contact with steam.
- Instead of replacing your bathroom tile, try painting it. Begin by applying a high-adhesion primer and either epoxy or latex paint.
- Remove any clutter from the countertop, tub, and toilet seat. Surfaces should be cleaned until they gleam.
- Pack and conceal all of your personal items, from medicine to razors.
- With a fancy soap dispenser, fluffy white towels, decorative baskets, candles, and plants, you can create a luxury spa look.
- Replace toilet seats and repair leaky or running toilets.
- Hard water stains on faucets and shower heads should be removed. Take a risk and sniff the drains.
Final Words
Before you turn your eyes into dollar signs, keep in mind that staging isn't a guarantee that you'll make more money. However, it is an important marketing tool that will help you compete at the right price, allowing you to sell faster.
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