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Five Mistakes to Avoid in Home Staging

Staged Living Room
 
FIVE MISTAKES TO AVOID IN HOME STAGING
 
MISTAKE #1   STAGING A HOME BEFORE IT IS CLEAN.
 
Staging before clean up  is as the saying goes, like  “putting lipstick on a pig.” 
 
The steps prior to staging a home to sell are to 1) tidy up, 2) clean up 3) finish any repairs  and then start staging your home.   Home staging is dressing your home to sell and includes furnishings, decor, art, lighting, and plants.
 
MISTAKE #2  STAGING AROUND OUTDATED FURNITURE
 
Use your best pieces for staging and not your castoff furnishings.  If there is a disconnect between the age of the furniture and the age or style  of the house, then rent, buy, or borrow more contemporary furniture. The goal of staging is to appeal to the most prospective buyers.  Most buyers are looking for current trends, move-in-ready, and for the house  to look like what they see on HGTV!
 
MISTAKE #3  RATIONALIZING LEAVING PROBLEMS FOR BUYERS
 
Color and design choices and wallpaper choices are highly personal and can quickly become dated in the eyes of a buyer.  Wallpaper is often a known deal killer.  A professional home staging consultation can recommend solutions to such design challenges. 
 
MISTAKE #4  TOO MANY PATTERNS OR TOO MANY ... more

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