Stage before you sell! Sounds obvious, right? Yet it still amazes me how many homes are listed BEFORE staging. You reach the most buyers in the first 2 weeks that the house is on the market – be sure that you make the best first impression possible by showing your house at it’s absolute best from day one.
Staging Tip #2 - Declutter!! #homestaging #staging #realestate You knew we had to mention this one!!
This is exactly how it sounds – clear out the clutter! Thanks to several TV shows related to setting up your home to sell, this is now a common real estate term. I always explain that this is a great way to get started on the packing, and my clients are always thankful that they pre-packed. Remember that clearing out the clutter does not mean simply packing things up and into boxes – be sure to remove these from the house by asking a friend or family member to store, or renting a storage unit.
Staging Tip #3 - Depersonalize #homestaging #staging #realestate
This means removing all personal photos, personal collections, and religious pieces. You want to ensure that the buyer feels comfortable in your house, and personal items will distract them from this. As well, it’s often hard to resist the urge to see if they know someone in the photos! This distraction can make them forget about the rest of your house when they think back later.
King Street Art Market Tomorrow!! #localartists #365kw
What a great idea!! http://365-kw.com/2012/08/king-street-art-market/
Great craft area tips from Debbie Travis!! #homedecorating #crafty
Staging Tip #4 - It Takes Money to Make Money #homestaging #staging #realestate
Hire the professionals. Investing in a home stager, handyman, and realtor will all help to sell the house faster by ensuring that the work done is of the highest quality – be sure to take their advice and do the updates require BEFORE listing your house.