Examples of Home Staging

Preparing a home for sale through staging has become very popular and there are several different examples of home staging. Home staging techniques focus on improving a property's appeal by making it a welcoming and desirable product that anyone might want to purchase.

The goal of staging is to sell a home as quickly and for the most money as possible by appealing to the highest number of potential buyers. Many people believe that staging raises the value of a property by way of reducing the home's flaws and improving its general condition.

There are three levels of home staging.

A minor stage is the most basic example of home staging and it represents the very least that any homeowner should do when trying to sell a property. It involves a few things.

Cleaning is the most important thing any homeowner can do. Scrub the floors, get rid of the cobwebs, and wash the windows. Nobody wants to buy a dirty, grungy house.

Items such as personal photos, religious paraphenelia, and cultural items should be packed away. The reason for this is that people coming to look at the home should be able to picture themselves living in it. De-personalizing the space helps potential buyers to imagine their own possessions inside.

A medium level home stage is probably the most popular example of home staging. It involves a number of things.

Basic yard work like mowing the lawn, raking the leaves, and placing some flowers or decorative touches near the front entrance will create welcoming curb appeal. First impressions are vital when selling a home and making the outside look clean and well-cared for will immediately interest potential buyers.

It's very important to make repairs wherever necessary. Leaky faucets, loose cupboard doors, and broken tiles are easy to fix and should be done before anyone comes to look at the home. They may seem insignificant but to potential buyers it makes the place seem rundown. Spending a small amount of time and money taking care of these little jobs can result in higher offers.

Sometimes it's worthwhile to remove some of the existing furniture. Making the house look a bit empty also makes it look bigger, and spaciousness often determines the success of a staged home. Typically, the larger a room appears, the better it looks. It also gives potential buyers a better look at the construction, fixtures, and architectural details. The furniture layout should create an impression of openness and comfort. The worst thing a seller can do is show a cluttered and overly full home. Also, if the furniture is outdated it may be worthwhile to replace one or two pieces with more contemporary rented furniture.

If the paint in your home is faded and scuffed, or if you've used dark or intense colors, you may want to think about repainting. It's amazing what a fresh coat of paint in a neutral color can do. Everyone's style is different, and people walking through might be turned off by your color choices. A lighter paint can freshen up the space and will appeal to more people. Neutral is always best when staging a home.

Not every homeowner is prepared to do what it takes to undergo a major home stage, but the results can be totally worthwhile. That said, one has to be willing to take the risk and spend the money necessary to make major changes. If all goes well it will result in a much higher selling price. If you're thinking about taking on a major home stage it's best to consult a real estate agent and professional home stager for advice.

Painting the exterior of the house is a big project, but one that can make it look significantly more appealing to potential buyers. It will create a great first impression and make the house look well-taken care of.

Old, outdated fixtures such as faucets, cabinet and door hardware, and lighting should be replaced and updated. Modern lighting and contemporary light fixtures are small details that make a big impact.

Some people think it's a waste of money to put a lot of cash into a home that's being sold, but one must weigh the cost against the potential gain. Building a nice deck, replacing heating and air-conditioning units, and putting in new windows can increase the value of the home (outweighing the cost of the upgrades).

Nothing turns people off like a dirty stained carpet. If you have a carpet that falls into this category you'll want to think about replacing it. No doubt that whoever buys the home will have to replace it and they'll be thinking about the cost. When they're putting in an offer it will likely be a factor in how much they decide to spend. It's important for floors to look as good as everything else.

Like with a medium home stage, you might want to replace the furniture. You don't want the home to reflect your style when you're trying to sell. You want it to appeal to as many people as possible. Consider taking out your own furniture and replacing it with very simple items that have wide appeal.

When selling a home it's important to make it look as good as possible. When it looks its absolute best people are more likely to put in higher offers. Properly executed staging leads the eye to attractive features while downplaying flaws, hopefully resulting in the highest selling price possible.

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