15 easy Staging Tips to mazimize impact
First impressions matter. And for most buyers, their first impression of your home will be a super small picture on their phone. Capture as much attention as possible with these tricks of the trade.
Focus on Curb Appeal 1st - Fresh mulch, fresh flowers, freshly mown lawn etc.
Fresh coat of paint on the front door - for extra attention, add a pop of color!
Pre-pack extra stuff you won’t need and take it out of the home - creating space everywhere you can.
Create vignettes throughout the home - small ‘scenes’ that create mood, that are simple & visually balanced.
Add a few plants (even if they’re fake) - greenery goes a long way in pictures!
If you have rugs on hardwood floors, remove rugs under dining room tables and living room furniture to make the floors more visually continuous.
Pare down furniture - to create additional space in rooms.
Make sure remaining furniture is laid out in a way that creates function & flow.
Everything like a magazine - coffee tables, pillows on the sofa. “Styled bookshelves” A pop of color in flowers or a plant is always welcome.
If possible, create or stage an office space - this has become increasingly important since covid.
Depersonalize - take down family photos, names on walls etc.
Remove signs of pets
Use color to create interest, highlight fun features, and visually keep buyers engaged. If every room is grey on grey on grey , buyers can become bored.
Make your bed like a hotel. Yes to pillows & duvets. Nightstands staged like hotels as well.
Accessorize in ‘3’s’ - Odd numbers generally look better when accessorizing
