Recently, someone asked me how important curb appeal and home staging is when getting ready to list a property.
If you have plans to sell your home, over the next few months is a great time to do so. This important process involves careful and honest evaluation of the interior and exterior. Increasing your home's appeal, often referred to as staging, should be included in your plans. Here are great ideas to get you started:
Your Home's Interior:
The fewer personal items, such as family photos, souvenirs, keepsakes, awards, etc. displayed, the better. You want the prospective buyers to view your home as their home. This also applies to closets and storage areas. Painting dark or scuffed walls and cleaning your carpet and window coverings will also increase the appeal of the interior. Set out nice towels and new soap in the bathroom and create a pleasant aroma in your home with vanilla airfreshners. This scent appeals to a broader audience.
Your Home's Entry:
The look of the entry is especially important during this time. Because it is advantageous for prospective buyers to feel welcome when entering your home, make certain this area is clean and beautiful. Paint where needed and repair any chips. Consider replacing doorknobs and hardware and add a nice doormat. Add lighting to increase the existing wattage for evening showings.
Your Home's Exterior:
Since the lawn and exterior of your home is the first thing a buyer will see, it is important to make sure your lawn is well-maintained and manicured and your walkway is mended of any cracks or chips as well as swept. Invest in some attractive foliage (make sure to follow seasonal planting directions.)
When preparing your home, be sure to view your property as you think someone else will. Take a good look at both the exterior and interior features and make a list of areas of concern. Have a friend come by and give their honest opinion. Make it fun...sometimes others see things differently and can make suggestions we do not think of!
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