Staging Your Home To Sell
Staging a home before listing it is a critical step in achieving a successful sale. A beautifully staged home helps buyers envision themselves living in the space, creating an emotional connection that can lead to more competitive offers. Addressing repairs and ensuring the home is spotless reassures buyers that the property is well-maintained, reducing concerns about future issues. These efforts not only enhance the home's appeal but also increase its perceived value, helping it stand out in a crowded market. Ultimately, presenting a move-in-ready, polished home can result in quicker sales and higher offers, making these steps a worthwhile investment for any seller.
Here are the essential steps for staging your home: from enhancing curb appeal, decluttering, and making repairs, to deep cleaning and styling, each aspect plays a crucial role in showcasing your home at its best and appealing to potential buyers.
Curb Appeal
Pressure Wash
Paint The Front Door
Is it time to upgrade or replace your mailbox?
Landscaping! - Trim those hedges and cut the grass
Plant seasonal flowers or potted plants:
Add new hardware: house numbers, knockers and door handles
Hide Those Garbage Cans
Clean your outdoor furniture
New Doormat
Reseal The Driveway or Maintenance As Needed
Install outdoor lighting to highlight the home and landscaping
Assess the roof, gutters, and downspouts for repairs
Declutter | Less Is More!
Remove excuse furniture | Create Open Spaces
Remove personal items: Children’s photos, Family portraits, sports equipment, monogrammed towels etc.
Open Up the Blinds or curtains to allow the most amount of light
Declutter countertops
Keep kitchen appliances to a minimum - hide the coffee maker, blender, etc.
Box up all your belongings in the cabinets, closets, storage rooms, etc.
Make Those Repairs
Repair holes in the walls - from photos and artwork
Repaint walls, ceilings, baseboards and trim
Regrout if needed
Repair chipped tile
Deep clean or refinish hardwood floors —remove the scratches
Check your window operations
Replace weather stripping if needed
Replace burnt-out lightbulbs
Fix faulty outlets
Check plumbing for leaks
Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Fix broken appliances
Deep Clean
Dust everywhere and don’t forget the ceiling fans
Clean out the fridge and deep clean all appliances
Run the dishwasher and washing machine on an empty cycle using vinegar in place of detergent — the vinegar will break down any mineral scale.
Clean the carpets
Polish stainless steel appliances
Clean and shine mirrors
Polish faucets and hardware
Clean windows inside and out
Clean air vents and filters
Style It
Use neutral colors
Give bedrooms that ‘hotel’ feeling — think white bedding
Keep decor simple
Set up small scenes that show how rooms can be used, i.e., office, reading nook or kid’s room
Stage your patios and balconies
At The Patterson Group, we take pride in our brand’s legacy and strive to provide our clients with unparalleled service throughout the entire real estate journey and beyond. If you're in the market to buy or sell a home, it's important to work with a knowledgeable and experienced real estate agent who can guide you through the process. Contact us today to learn more.
