Home staging, which makes houses look better, have been proven to make houses sell faster.
If the idea of staging your home for a visit from a prospective buyer or to have photographs made is too much, then consider picking out the room that is your home’s biggest asset and staging only that room.
Your living room might have a big TV and be comfortable. In addition to a thorough cleaning, put away the clutter and family mementos, and only leave out one remote. Set out snack and drinks before they arrive. Adjust the lighting as you would if you were getting ready to watch a movie or a big game. Keep it brightly lit. The buyer will keep this image in their minds.
You might have put together a dream kitchen. Once again, do a thorough cleaning and decluttering. Think about if you had to cook for a party, but didn’t make a mess. You can bring your kitchen to life with just a few flowers!
Focus on the dining room. Put a fresh flower arrangement out and put out your best dishes.
Maybe you’ve got a fantasy bathroom with a spa tub or multi-jet shower. Set it up as if you are about to hop in for a soak. A few candles, maybe some flowers, a really nice towel and maybe a book or a glass and bottle of wine by the side of tub can show the room’s potential for relaxation.
Maybe your kid has a great room. Play this up! Clean the room, but set all of the toys aside.
Maybe outdoor living is one of your home’s biggest assets. You can add life to a pool with some floating toys, or put a cooler of drinks on the patio.
Once you start staging your home with one room, you may find the process is enjoyable and decide you want to do the whole house, or it could be something you build on as you discover what each room needs to bring it to life. Maybe this week the living room, next time two rooms and soon the whole house.
Everything you need to know about penny stock recommendations and options strategies.
