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Home Staging with Kids

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Cortiers Real Estate

When selling your home, you look to appeal to the widest range of buyers possible and that can be hard when you have kids. Below we will go over some key points in staging your house with kids to maximize buyers interest and help sell your home faster.

 

Neutralize the Kid’s Rooms

Although you and your kids love the mural of the zoo animals or the pink princess walls, it might be hard for potential buyers to view themselves in that space if they don’t have little ones. It’s best to paint these walls in a neutral color scheme which is friendly to everyone.  Additionally, the mound of stuffed animals would be better kept in storage instead of in the room. This includes play rooms as well, it is best to convert this into an open space that potential buyers can fill in themselves. You’ll want to remove any toys, video games, or play sets and use common furniture with minimum decorations to make the room look bigger.

 

Kid-Friendly Transitions

It is important to note that moving is hard for kids and making it easy for them is a priority as well. A few tips to consider include

  • Clever storage for the everyday essentials.

  • Oven dinners only for no-hassle cleanups.

  • To-go bags for kids that are handy for last-minute showings.

  • A few everyday cleaning supplies just in case.

  • Plan lots of out of home activities!


Although this can be a stressful time, considering these tips can help the transitions with your little ones run as smooth as possible while better preparing your home to sell!

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Pat Champion
John Roberts Realty - Eustis, FL
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These are some great staging tips for children; after all, making the first impression a lasting one is the key. Thanks for sharing the tips I hope you have a great week ahead.

Sep 06, 2016 02:50 AM
Sussie Sutton
David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX
David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

I would think that making it a fun competition of whose rooms looks better to an adult would be good too.  I do realize all children are not competitive and this may not work. 

 

Sep 06, 2016 02:50 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning James. This is true and terrific and so very well done. 

Sep 06, 2016 03:18 AM