If you are planning to sell your house, aside from proper pricing, advertising, and open houses, there is another key element that you can do to help your house sell. That element is... staging! If your house is properly staged, you help potential buyers not only connect with your home, but also see your home at its fullest potential. Here are five quick and easy tips that you can do to enhance your home's potential before putting it on the market:
1. Get rid of any clutter!! Cut the clutter and you have a clean-looking home. People will be less distracted by your stuff and will be able to focus on more important things, like your house! So, clear any paperwork, bills, nick knacks, and other miscellaneous items that may distract a potential buyer.
2. A can of paint can go a long way.... If you are a fan of loud, in- your- face wall color and decor, then great! But it MAY be a good idea to tone it down before listing. The more neutral and calming a color palette you choose, the more people your home will appeal to, maximizing your potential buyers. That is not to say that if your home is very eclectic architecturally that you should follow the same rules, but pick colors that suit your home's style. Popular paint colors include Sherwin Williams' Crisp Linen, Sherwin Williams' Window Pane, or, for something a little higher end, Farrow and Ball's New White or Elephant's Breath.
3. Have your house professionally cleaned. No one wants a dirty house. Do yourself a favor and hire a pro to clean before showing. Keep house clean and tidy after, and if your house is (hopefully not) on the market after two months, have it cleaned again. This makes a world of difference to a potential buyer. The last thing anyone wants to think of when buying a house is having to live in other people's messes!
4. Make sure your furniture is placed in a way that creates easy pathways to get around in each room, and that makes sense with the shape of the room. A general rule of thumb is to never block an entrance to a room with a piece of furniture, as this can make a room feel uninviting. Another tip is to refrain from pushing all of your furniture up against the walls, for example, arrange furniture in the living room in an inviting square or rectangle, choosing a beautiful window or fireplace as a focal point. If you need help, you can always hire a professional stager to come in for a couple of hours and rearrange what you have already.
5. Light a candle, bake some cookies, do your laundry!
1. Get rid of any clutter!! Cut the clutter and you have a clean-looking home. People will be less distracted by your stuff and will be able to focus on more important things, like your house! So, clear any paperwork, bills, nick knacks, and other miscellaneous items that may distract a potential buyer.
2. A can of paint can go a long way.... If you are a fan of loud, in- your- face wall color and decor, then great! But it MAY be a good idea to tone it down before listing. The more neutral and calming a color palette you choose, the more people your home will appeal to, maximizing your potential buyers. That is not to say that if your home is very eclectic architecturally that you should follow the same rules, but pick colors that suit your home's style. Popular paint colors include Sherwin Williams' Crisp Linen, Sherwin Williams' Window Pane, or, for something a little higher end, Farrow and Ball's New White or Elephant's Breath.
3. Have your house professionally cleaned. No one wants a dirty house. Do yourself a favor and hire a pro to clean before showing. Keep house clean and tidy after, and if your house is (hopefully not) on the market after two months, have it cleaned again. This makes a world of difference to a potential buyer. The last thing anyone wants to think of when buying a house is having to live in other people's messes!
4. Make sure your furniture is placed in a way that creates easy pathways to get around in each room, and that makes sense with the shape of the room. A general rule of thumb is to never block an entrance to a room with a piece of furniture, as this can make a room feel uninviting. Another tip is to refrain from pushing all of your furniture up against the walls, for example, arrange furniture in the living room in an inviting square or rectangle, choosing a beautiful window or fireplace as a focal point. If you need help, you can always hire a professional stager to come in for a couple of hours and rearrange what you have already.
5. Light a candle, bake some cookies, do your laundry!
One of the top things that my clients comment on when entering a home is how it smells. If there is something yummy baking in the oven, that always gets positive responses from my clients, and evokes a comforting feeling. On the other hand, if it smells like BO, or dirty litter pans, then that also results in a strong reaction, but in a completely different way! A clean or yummy smelling house is just as important as a clean and pretty house!
Hopefully these tips will help you guys sell your homes faster! Good luck and don't hesitate to call me for any other tips or advice!
Despina
Dallas City Center Realtors
713-202-6444
