Once you put your house on the market, the wait for an offer from an interested buyer begins. For some, the wait may be quite awhile, which can be stressful and worrisome. For some, they may get several offers, but those offers may not be for the full asking price. To increase your chances of not only getting an offer, but getting a good one, you may want to invest in home staging. This is the process of spiffing up your house in order to make it seem irresistible to prospective buyers so you can get the sale done as quickly as possible.
The goal of staging is to make the rooms appeal to the widest possible audience. A professional team who know all about selling and what buyers are looking for in a dwelling will come in and evaluate every single room. They will decide if you get to keep all of your own things when showing the house to a buyer, or if you need to have some stuff removed and replaced with other furnishings. Some rooms may get to keep everything as it is, while others may undergo a more dramatic overhaul.
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Many stagers will tell you that you want to have neutral colors on the walls and for most of the window treatments as well. White, beige and other similar hues will not make someone with simple tastes run run for the hills the way a bright red bathroom wall might. You do not want it to look dull, though, so little pops of color from accessories and throw blankets help brighten the space and make it look livable.
Lighting is a big, big deal in real estate. You should highlight how many windows there are and how much natural sunlight they let in. If your curtains block all the light, make sure to leave them open. Lots of natural light is a definite plus for many people looking to buy.
You must also reduce any clutter. While that does not mean a completely minimalist style, it does mean that if you have too many items on a shelf or coffee table, it looks cluttered. Simplify your decorations and clean up any stacks of items that make the space look unkempt.
On an appointed day, any furniture that needs to be moved out for staging is taken by a moving team and replaced with new ones. Other items such as table lamps, throw pillows and even kitchen accessories may also be staged to give the rooms more appeal.
Do not forget the backyard or porch, as these are often overlooked. You want the dwelling to have curb appeal, so a buyer feels like they want to make an offer before they even step foot inside.
Once your real estate agent has shown the staged house, you will hopefully get some offers. Once the showings are over, the movers will come again and replace the new furniture with yours, which has been in storage. They will happily do all the heavy lifting for you while you celebrate the sale of your property.
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