Home Staging – An Important Marketing Strategy

Getting the best possible price for your home , as quickly as possible, is a common goal of most sellers. Keeping your home in great shape for those critical showings must be seen as a priority by everyone in the family.
1. A dirty and/or untidy home will discourage many buyers because this seems to show how well you have or haven’t maintained the home over the years. Owners could hire a home cleaning service to do the work, or they could do the work themselves and save a few dollars. Make sure that whoever is doing the work is doing it well.
>Cleaning Guidelines
-Dust each room from top to bottom. Vacuuming all surfaces including
the curtains and window coverings.
>Dust all lamps and light bulbs, try to ensure that your light bulbs are as bright
as possible.
>Clean all windows, mirrors and plumbing fixtures.
>Clean all appliances including inside the dishwasher and the oven.
>Pet owners\, you might consider placing your pets outside the home during the sale as well as placing a number of air freshners around the home as pet owners often lose the sense of smell after a number of years.
2. Remove all personal decorative effects.
> By removing all personal items, like photographs, knickknacks, and family heirlooms the buyers may find it easier to visualize the home as theirs.
> Any sports memorabilia, political propaganda, or specific affiliations with groups or clubs should be removed as these items could bias your possible buyers against the home.
3. De-cluttering
> Removing as much “stuff” as possible will be very beneficial in terms of making your home seem larger and more livable. Remove extra clothing from the closets, extra furniture in the rooms.
4. Neutralize the Walls;
> A fresh coat of paint, especially in neutral colors will help to present your home in it’s best possible light.
The above suggestions will go a long way to reducing the time on market, and encourage the largest offers from your potential buyers. Good Luck my friends.