Top Tips to Stage Your Home to Sell

It’s an age-old adage our parents used to say, “Don’t judge a book by its cover”, and yet, we all continue to do it. Companies spend thousands of dollars on expensive marketing agencies to brand their products, giving them a look designed to sell. As consumers, we are programmed to gravitate towards aesthetically pleasing packaging and appealing fragrances. This process is no different when buyers are shopping for a home. 

Staging your home to sell is important. Sellers are encouraged to create a space that appeals to the buyer in order to allow the buyer to envision their future in the space. The Zielinski Real Estate Group recommends following these four important tips to stage your home to sell.

Depersonalize and Declutter

It’s much easier for a buyer to picture their photos on blank walls and their holiday decorations above a sparse mantel than on in an overcrowded space. A buyer chooses a place that feels like home to them, so creating a blank canvas for them to do so is important.

The Zielinski Real Estate Group recommends storing as much personal items away for showings as possible. Taking down family photos and A+ papers from the refrigerator is a good start, but we also suggest removing as much unnecessary clutter as possible. Store kitchen appliances in drawers, clear bathroom counters of all personal items, and make sure your clothes are out of sight.

Go Neutral

A second option to help create a blank canvas for buyers is to go as neutral as possible. If you can, we recommend painting the walls a neutral grey or tan. Light colors create a larger and more open feel. If you don’t have it in your budget or schedule to redecorate your entire home, focus on the areas that count. Put your energy into the areas and rooms that have the biggest potential to grab your buyer’s attention, like living rooms, kitchens and bathrooms. 

Bright is Better

Natural lighting will also create the illusion of a larger space. Opening blinds and taking down curtains will help let as much natural light into the space as possible while also making windows appear larger. Turn on lamps and hall lighting to welcome buyers into each room.

The sun is a natural mood lifter, so why not create a happy and uplifting area during showings.

Bring the Home to Life

Last but not least, do not overlook the finishing touches! Bring the home to life and leave traces of vibrancy and freshness. Make sure to remove trash bins before every showing and light a candle or set out some potpourri.

Since all personal touches have been stored out of sight, we want to bring a little life back into the home to allow buyers a chance to better connect with the property. A fresh bouquet of flowers on the dining room table or a bowl of apples in the kitchen is a great for buyers to envision it as home.

If you are considering putting your home on the market, contact our team of experts. We are thrilled to offer more tips and advice to help our sellers stage their home to sell.