Staging. Does it really work?

Staging a home is a great tool to maximize your return on your investment. There is however a common misconception that staging is all about hanging beautiful artwork and adding nice pillows on the sofa and the job is done. It’s wrong! Staging is much more than that.Making your home look pretty is obviously an important factor, but also about depersonalizing and decluttering your space could win over many more buyers.

Depersonalizing

When a buyer is walking through your home, he is essentially trying to visualize himself living there. Having photos of your kids and parents out take them out of this illusion and could make the difference between wanting to put an offer on your home or not. These photos may be of extreme importance for you, so why not packing them up safely so they can be hung in your next home?

Decluttering

Decluttering is a great way to make your home look more spacious and open. You’re also hitting two birds with one stone if you take advantage of this to start packing up some items you aren’t using often. Most people will think it’s sufficient to remove a few knick knacks here and there, but decluttering should be done in a deeper fashion. Anything that jumps at you whenever you open a door should obviously be removed but also think about removing some clothes from your closets, dishes from the kitchen cabinets, etc. By doing so, you will show buyers that there is room for storage. Once again, use this as an excuse to get started on your packing and save some time in the future.

Painting

You love pink? Good for you! They may not. Most buyer’s aren’t interior designers and could have trouble connecting with a home if its colours aren’t appealing to them. Light, neutral colours will most almost always make your home more appealing. Painting is a great way to maximize your return on your investment, without having to spend too much money.

So remove those wedding photos hanging, patch the holes and fresh up the place with a light colour. You’ll be amazed what difference this can make. Your home will be visually appealing, but will also bring you top dollar.