Staging your home is an important part of getting your home ready to sell and can help your home appeal to a wider range of potential buyers.
You can choose to engage a professional styling company or interior designer. Or, you can choose to do it yourself. Either way, engage your agent first and they can help guide you through the process.
If you do take this on yourself, here are five handy tips and common mistakes to avoid while staging:
- Think about how your home will photograph. The majority of people start their property search online, so it is important to think about how each room will look in a photo. This could be the difference between someone scrolling past and pausing to look at more images of your listing. Key considerations here are; lighting, furniture placement and clutter.
- Avoid too much furniture. If your home is cluttered and full of furniture that is too large for the space, potential buyers will find it harder to imagine themselves or their furniture in the space.
- Avoid keeping knick-knacks on display. Some sellers think that personalising their home shows that the space is liveable. However, it’s important for buyers to focus on your home’s best features and how they can work for them, not on your family photos, etc. These things should generally be packed away before you open your home.
- Consider household aromas. We often become immune to smells in our own home from pets or kitchen odours. Newcomers will notice unpleasant or unusual smells straight away. Therefore, it is always a good option to eradicate these from your home. Some sellers even brew coffee or have diffusers around the home to create a warm and welcoming feel with a lovely aroma.
- Light is crucial. Dark rooms are not appealing. Light makes a home feel inviting and warm. Natural light is always best, however, if you need to, lamps and extra lighting are a good option. Open all curtains and blinds to provide light wherever possible.
Making sure your home looks its best is an important part of the selling journey. These helpful tips should point you in the right direction. Our agents are here to help and can advise & assist you on styling your home to attract its perfect buyer.
Thinking of selling, give our office a call on 07 5430 0888 or email info@amberwerchon.com.au