You’ve likely made the decision to build your dream home. Now you need to think about selling and presenting your home. It can seem overwhelming, but partnering with a trusted home builder can help to ease the stress. Good staging can also increase your chances of receiving multiple offers from potential buyers. This will help you reduce stress and allow you to sell your home quickly. These are some home staging tips that will help you get your home ready for the upcoming real estate shows.
1. Concentrate on the Most Influential Spaces
Staging a home for a sale is not easy. You want it to look great, but you also want to focus attention on the most important spaces. The exterior of the house is the first thing buyers will see.
To improve curb appeal and make a first impression, spend some time cleaning up your exterior. A great first impression should be made by potential buyers when they enter the home to view it.
The most important spaces in a home are the large rooms and areas that get the most usage. Cleanliness and style should be a hallmark of the kitchen, bathrooms, master bedrooms, and living/great rooms.
Think about the areas you love most in your home, as well as any unique features or conveniences. These areas can be highlighted in a way that draws attention and encourages buyers to make an offer.
2. Get highly personalized elements
Although you may have decorated your house for yourself, staging your home is all about appealing to as many buyers as possible. It may be a good idea to get rid of any personal items that you don’t want to show off. This will make the space more relatable and less personal.
This is also true for bright colors that you might have used. Neutral tends to be better for home staging. They may work depending on your area and potential buyers.
For this reason, it is a good idea to consult your realtor or custom home builder for their advice. Repainting your home can make it more appealing to potential buyers. It’s a simple and inexpensive project.
3. Get Rid Of All Your Clutter
Eliminating clutter is one of the most important tips for home staging. It can make your home appear messy and make it harder to move around, as well as raise red flags for potential buyers.
Potential buyers may feel that your home is not being maintained in a timely manner if it is cluttered. It can also give the impression that your home doesn’t have enough storage space if it is full of clutter.
Also, too much clutter can make a space feel cluttered or overwhelming. This can make a space appear smaller or more crowded than it really is. Open and inviting living spaces will attract buyers. You can make each room appear larger and more appealing by removing clutter and keeping the decor simple.
4. Repair and patch things
Take note of any damage or nicks that may be needed as you clean out your home. Cracks, nicks and marks on walls, cracks, etc. All of these things should be repaired or replaced as they can devalue your home and affect buyers’ perceptions.
If any light bulbs have become damaged, make sure they are replaced. Also, make sure to replace any knobs, handles on cabinets, or sink fixtures. If any of the following are missing, broken or not working properly, they should be replaced or fixed before the home goes on the market.
5. Deep Clean Everything
You should plan to deep clean your home in addition to clearing out clutter. Potential buyers will be able to see the small things like dust on the baseboards and blinds, greased stovetops, dirty mirrors and soap scum in the shower stalls.
These things can have an immediate effect on how appealing your home is. A filthy home is not something anyone wants to purchase, even if it’s their home. So make sure you have a thorough clean.
6. Let the Light in
Lighted rooms are more inviting and appear larger and more open. Before you show your home, open blinds and curtains to let in as much natural light as possible. It’s a good idea for potential buyers to tour your home before you leave. Turn on the lights to brighten rooms and make them feel more welcoming. Remember that first impressions count!