What is Home Staging and why do we need it?

      
     The way we live in a home and the way to sell it are two very different things. Staging or presenting a home for sale, accentuates its benefits while down playing its defects. If done properly, a well staged home conveys the message that it is beautiful, spacious and easy to maintain, regardless of the reality.
     Buyers will make a purchase when a home meets their needs, matches their vision and appeals to their emotions. In today’s market, it’s critically important for sellers to roll up their sleeves and get the job done. Hire a Home Staging Professional to present a property in model home condition. The better it will show and sell!    
        

A few Home Staging Tips:

Eliminate Excess Clutter- buyers need visual space to imagine living in the home.    
 

Tips:

         File away papers and discard old magazines and newspapers. 
         Pack away trinkets, collections, and excess items displayed on
             tables, dressers, counter tops and desks.
         Clear piles and clutter from floors.
         Put away yard decorations, toys, tools, etc.
         Unblock entries, doorways, halls and passages, both inside and out.
 

Clean Every Nook and Cranny- homes appear lighter, healthier and more cheerful when they are clean and well lit.   
   

Tips:

         Remove dust, cobwebs and dirt in every room including utility room,
             laundry area and garage. 
          Kitchens and bathrooms must shine, no soap scum, mildew stains,
             and water spots.
          Clean all appliances inside and out.
          Wash windows and screens, clean blinds and draperies.
          Replace low watt bulbs with brighter ones.
          Wash pet beds to eliminate odors and keep litter boxes clean and
             out of sight.

Call us for more tips and staging ideas!!!