You must be familiar with the terms house staging, repairs, and renovations, as they are popular steps to making your property more attractive to potential home buyers. The only issue is, they can be expensive and time-consuming. Sometimes, it's out of your means to hire renovation help.
People often list their homes on the market only to receive dwindling offers before realizing their house needs a pick-me-up to attract serious buyers. But with some creative effort, you can neaten up your home to look just like a staging pro went through the property!
1. Book Your Home for Repairs
Armed with a notepad & pen, check all the room elements like doors, windows, & light fixtures for signs of damage. It will take you a while to list down all the damages you have found in the nooks & crannies, but it will pay off. Next, you need to plan out the repairs and patch up any holes or squeaky fixtures. If you can manage, some upgrades would be good, then have us over for a pre-sale inspection to pick out features that will tempt buyers.
2. Declutter Your Private Spaces
A messy home is no space to bring buyers into, so you might need professional cleaning services to brighten up the space. Your home's kitchens, bathrooms, & pantries are prime selling points, so make sure they are clean & neat. Don't start shoving items into closets and under the bed; take the time to organize and pack away the excess clutter in your home. You can even hire a pro-declutterer to sort through the mess for storage or charity and then call in the cleaners.
3. Depersonalize The Premises
You might think the buyers will like what you've done with the place, but they want a space they can imagine themselves decorating and settling into. Neutralize prime spaces by removing photos, souvenirs, certificates, or religious icons. Maybe store away your hobby items and media preferences, so the buyer can feel easy at your home and not feel like they are intruding in your space or judging your lifestyle.
4. Spruce Up the Walls
If your home has been lived in for quite some time, a coat of paint will help. Wallpaper is also an ideal option, but it's a bit dated for contemporary properties. Neutral & warm colors would suit best for paints, so best get on with it fast. Painting projects are best tackled by home owner's themselves, making for an excellent budget tactic.
5. Stage The Home for Clients
The final bit is making your home look like one opened up a lifestyle magazine and walked right into it. The idea is to create the perfect first impression that will endear buyers to outbid each other for the space. Create focal points in your home, capture attention by deliberate placements, and have your visitors fawning over the tasteful upgrades you've made to the living room, kitchen, & bathrooms. You can consider upgrading furnishings if your budget allows for it since it will increase the mark upon your property. Oh, and don't forget going over the curb appeal, neaten up the yard, mowing the lawn, put in some annuals. You're all set!
6. Maintain The Staged Look
After you have gone through the entire repair & stagging process, the most challenging bit is to maintain the look until the buy is finalized. Make a cleaning schedule or hire a cleaner for the time being, and tend to your garden, yard, & lawn weekly. The tidier you keep your home, inside & out, the more buyers will flock to your home sale!
If you have a house you've decided to sell and have no idea how to go about it, you can get in touch with Bonnie L Miller PA , CNE-Exp Realty LLC, your real estate managing professional serving Cape Coral, FL. Buy or sell; we know how to get you through the process without any hiccups!
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