Home Staging Tips

Top 10 Home Staging Tips & Techniques

Statistically, the more preparation you put into a home prior to listing on the market, the less time your house will take to sell.  Use a proactive approach to selling your home by following these Top 10 Home Staging Tips & Techniques. 

1)  Cut the Clutter

Start the packing process early by removing the clutter in your house. Small knick-knacks, collectibles, excess toys, and miscellaneous papers should all be removed before showing your house to buyers. Removing clutter will instantly increase the visual size of your room. Remember, you are selling your house not your stuff.

2)  De-Personalize Your Accessories

Continue packing by removing personal photos, awards, collectibles, and other individualized items. De-personalizing your home allows buyers to envision themselves living in the house. When buyers see your personal photos or collectibles displayed in the house, the only person they can imagine in the house is you.

3)  Clean Your Room 

You are in competition with many other houses as well as new construction homes. Make your house feel as fresh as possible by thoroughly cleaning everything from light fixtures to baseboards.

4)  Reduce Unwanted Odors

Odors can get trapped in carpeting, draperies, and other fabrics.  Deep cleaning help eliminate any odors left by pets, smoking, or cooking. Odor imbedded in walls can be contained by using a high quality primer prior to painting.  Don't rely on candles or heavy room sprays to cover up unwanted scents; it is best to get rid of the source of the odor.

5)  Re-Arrange Furniture

Furniture layout determines the visual size and "flow" of the room. Take note of how the furniture is placed in your house. Is there a focal point in each room? Are there easy pathways around the furniture? Try a few different layouts to see what looks best. Move unneeded pieces to the garage or a storage unit.

6)  Choose Proper Color Choices

Choose the colors of your walls wisely Consider soft, neutral colors for your walls to appeal to a broader range of buyers while avoiding stark white or paint that is too bright. Choose wisely, wall color sets the atmosphere in a room.

7)  Select Proper Decor Placement

Place only a few, key decorative elements in focal points of each room. Leaving minimal decor pieces allow buyers to see the house and not be distracted by the decorations. Properly placed home accents sell the life-style when you are marketing your house.

8)  Finish Those Projects

Leaky faucets, holes in the wall, and loose stepping stones should all be addressed before listing your house for sale.  Completed projects will give buyers a well-maintained image of your house.

9)  Use Professional Photos

A beautifully staged home and great photography go hand-in-hand.  Most people search the internet prior to scheduling a visit to the property.  Let your house be represented online at it's best by insisting on high quality photos. 

10)  Ask For Help

When in doubt, call a professional. KFM Staging & Design, LLC can get you started by completing a detailed consultation that any "do-it-yourself" seller should be able to follow. No time to stage your house? We can do the staging for you!

The worst thing you can do when selling your home is... nothing.