Simple Steps to Stage Your Home to Sell

It's true that not everyone's home is going to look like Martha Stewart lives there no matter what they do. There are, however, some simple steps, that any seller can take, so that the home shows better.  Here are some ideas.

 

*Clear all unnecessary objects from furniture.  Keep accessories and objects on the furniture restricted to groups of 1, 3, or 5 items.  A de-cluttered home helps the buyer mentally “move in” with their own things.  Yes, that iincludes those cute stuffed animals!

 

* Rearrange or remove some of the furniture  if necessary.  When it comes to selling your home, thin out overcrowded rooms to make the rooms appear larger.

 

* Clear all unnecessary objects from the kitchen countertops. If it hasn’t been used for three months…put it away! Clear refrigerator fronts of messages, magnets, pictures, etc.

 

* Bathrooms - remove any unnecessary items from the countertops, tub, shower stall, and commode top. Keep only the most necessary cosmetics, brushes, perfumes, etc., in one small group on the counter. Coordinate towels in one or two colors only.  (Big fluffy white towels give a "spa like" feel)

 

* Take down, reduce, or rearrange pictures and objects on walls. Patch and paint walls wherever necessary

 

* Pack up and store. If you need room to store extra possessions, get a storage unit.

 

* Leave on certain lights during the day . During showings turn on ALL lights and lamps.

 

*Set a background tune. Play light FM music every day in the house, for all viewings. 

 

Nancy Puder is a real estate broker at Signature Properties, a prestigious real estate firm in Arroyo Grande, CA. You may contact her at Nancy@NancyPuder.com or (805)710-2415. She always enjoys hearing from you!