Intro
In a competitive real estate market, home staging can be a key factor in setting your home apart. Appealing to a wide range of buyers is critical to capitalize on profits and to sell a home quickly. We will discuss some tips and tricks to help you with your next home staging project.
- Organization and Cleanliness
- This pretty much goes without saying. Make sure the home is spic and span before the first potential buyer walks through the door.
- You can offer booties or ask homebuyers to remove their shoes to maintain site conditions throughout the home staging, especially during winter months.
- If you are staging a non-vacant site, make sure all rooms, closets, and cabinets are neatly organized, as serious buyers will want to have a look at every nook and cranny of the space. It is okay for the home to look like it is being lived in, but clutter is not appealing.
2. Appeal to the Senses
- Touch and scent are as important as the visual appeal of a home. Make sure surfaces feel nice on the feet and the scent is appealing throughout the entire home. Scent can often remind people of certain places and is a great opportunity to put people at ease and provide a sense of comfort.
3. Consistency
- Having a consistent design style throughout the home can help buyers picture themselves living in the property. Select a design style that appeals to the masses and stick to it!
4. Versatility
- Show flexibility in spaces so potential buyers can visualize different uses for rooms. This is important because potential buyers may think of new ways to utilize spaces they otherwise wouldn’t have envisioned.
- Don’t be afraid to show flexibility within the same space.
5. Showcase Storage
- These spaces can often get overlooked in home staging, so don’t forget to accessorize storage areas. Storage is a key factor on many homebuyer’s checklists, especially in smaller homes. Showcase clever storage solutions throughout as everyone always has an eye out for these.
- Use dividers, hanging systems, shelving, and other storage systems to utilize these spaces to their maximum potential.
6. Furniture
- Select pieces that will appeal to a wide range of people. Adding furniture to a space can make the space feel larger, so if a king-size bed can fit comfortably in a bedroom, don’t be afraid to showcase this.
- Have the right amount of furniture and know when less is more. The home shouldn’t feel too crowded, and you want to ensure there are enough clearances around the pieces for buyers to comfortably walk freely throughout the home.
7. Colour Scheme
- Consistency is key! Try to have a neutral colour scheme throughout the home that is calming and will appeal to a wide range of homebuyers.
- You don’t want the home to feel boring either, so try to add pops of colour for interest and personality.
8. Target Audience
- Know your market and have a plan of action! Do your research and talk to the listing agent about the target clientele for that particular neighbourhood. You want the design of your home to appeal to as many buyers as possible, and you want it to sell quickly.
- If you know the area appeals to families with young children, then try to showcase a nursery. Play your cards right and you will generate a lot of traffic to your home.
