Home Staging

Sellers ask if home staging really works. It does. I have seen it again and again. Often, a seller is reluctant to make the changes that the home stager deems necessary. Often, sellers feel insulted that the home stager thinks the rug that they picked out or the curtains that they love should go. A home stagers agenda is simple. The idea is to present the property in the best light, literally and figuratively. If there are great wood floors, you want to show them off, not your rug. If the curtains are heavy or a busy design, no curtain, or white sheers, may be better to create greater light in the property. You want to accent the best parts of your home. However, nice furniture does help, though it is not an aspect of the condo or house itself. Most home stagers will want you to remove clutter, as much as a third of your furniture, and paint any dark- colored rooms with light paint. You want the buyer to be able to imagine themselves in your home, which might be hard for them if your bedroom is maroon. Also, all smells should be eliminated and air fresheners in vanilla or another less-perfumey scent is a good idea also. Lastly, a bit of greenery can really add to the overall feel of your condo or house for very little money. Take the time to prepare your home and you will have a much more positive response from buyers and a higher sales price.