Should you Stage your Home?

Research shows that a buyer makes their decision within the first 3 minutes of stepping across the threshold. Every showing is critical and there is no second chance to make a good first impression, especially in today's market!

According to Realty Times, properties that are staged, sell for 10 to 15% more than comparable properties that have not been staged. Further, studies show that staged homes sell twice as fast as ones without staging.

In the world of real estate sales, staging a home for a showing can be one of the most important efforts a home owner can make. Proper staging of a home gives potential buyers ideas about how the home can look and feel. It is meant to inspire them for the future. 

No room in the house should be overlooked, not even the basement. The best place to start your staging is by cleaning up the cluttered areas. Remember, people are buying a home, not your knick knacks. Keep colors and textures classic and neutral, with tones that offer the possibility for expansion.

Focus some attention on making the kitchen pop, because this room of the house has become more central to the family life. Add a few tasteful canisters with matching towels and hot pads. Add some fresh fruit in a bowl and some flowers in an attractive vase, and make sure that every section of the kitchen is immaculate. This is a great rule of thumb throughout the house.

Dress up the dining room with an attractive place setting, the kind you would reserve for those special guests. For the bathroom, coordinating shower curtains, towels and mats are a good place to start, once all of the personal items are removed. Highlight whatever storage is available but make the environment feel cozy and welcoming.

For bedrooms, clear away the personals and add a beautiful bed ensemble with lots of throw pillows. Again, the goal is to make the space cozy and welcoming, by making the potential buyers feel as though they could step into the room and make it their own. When staging a home, the important thing to remember is less is more.

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