When selling your home, staging is crucial. Here are some tips to effectively stage your Bellingham / Whatcom County home:
1. Focus on one focal point:
The living room should have one main feature: a fireplace, a beautiful view, a bookshelf, or a large wall for art. If you have too many features competing for attention, it can be overwhelming for potential buyers. So, choose one aspect and make it shine. If your furniture is patterned, cover it with a solid throw blanket or pillows that complement the flooring or wall colors.
2. Make a great first impression:
The front door is the first thing buyers will see when they visit your home, so making a good impression is essential. Remove any seasonal decorations that can make your home look dated or old-fashioned. Your front porch may need cleaning, so powerwash or scrub it clean.
3. Depersonalize your home:
Home staging aims to help buyers see the room’s potential as their own. The best way to do this is to make the space as neutral as possible. Remove all personal photos, framed or unframed, from walls and surfaces. Take down any images on your refrigerator. Store clothes away and out of sight, and keep personal items like toothbrushes and contact solutions off bathroom counters. Your home may feel less lived-in, but it will be easier for buyers to connect with the property.
4. Deep clean:
A thorough cleaning is essential before selling your property. Clean every inch of your home, including moldings, edges of ceilings, and everything in between. An immaculately clean home shows potential buyers you are a responsible property owner. This perception goes beyond the kitchen countertops to include the whole house. Clean the interior of your refrigerator and vacuum your shutters, which are tasks you may have overlooked.
5. Fix the broken:
Minor repairs can be done at a minimal cost, making your property more appealing to potential buyers. Remove any scuffs from the walls and spackle or caulk any places that require repair. Suppose you see spots where your home’s painted exterior may also need some paint chipped, the touch-ups. Keeping the house in excellent shape is just as important as making it look attractive when staging it for prospective buyers.
6. Add An Interesting Article:
While having too many unnecessary items in a home can decrease its perceived value, strategically placing a few healthy plants and flowers can add life and freshness to your living space. It’s important to space them out properly so that every area looks clear. Place a vase of big, bright flowers in the center of your kitchen table, some succulents or a small potted plant in the living room, and a larger potted plant in the corner of the living room. If you need more time or knowledge to maintain fresh plants, you can always opt for fake plants, which provide a similar feel but require less maintenance.
7. Focus on the kitchen and bathrooms:
When you’re preparing to sell your home, it’s essential to remember that the kitchen and bathrooms are two of the main selling points. To make your home more appealing to potential buyers, you can start by decluttering these areas. Remove any notes from the front of the refrigerator and clean up the kitchen and bathroom counter space. A neutral tablecloth in the dining room can add a touch of elegance, and a vase with fresh-cut flowers (or silk ones) can make a lovely centerpiece.
8. Organize and store your belongings safely:
You should organize and store your belongings safely to make your home more spacious and inviting. You don’t have to get rid of everything, but make sure everything extra is out of sight.
9. Make your bedroom tidy and inviting:
Bedrooms are also crucial to prospective buyers, so ensure yours is clean and inviting. Make your bed and keep your laundry, shoes, and other items out of sight. Accent pillows or colorful throw blankets can add charm to your bedroom.
10. Remove any unnecessary furniture:
Oversized furniture can make a room feel cramped, so it’s best to remove any unnecessary pieces of furniture that take up too much space.
11. Light up your home:
Lastly, ensure your home is well-lit and bright. Turn on all the lights and open up your window coverings during showings to make your home look more luminous. By making these simple adjustments, you can increase the value of your home and make it more appealing to potential buyers. Your real estate agent can help you make the necessary changes to help you sell your home quickly and at the right price.
Hi! I’m Jolene Baijot, a Real Estate Agent in Bellingham. Thank you for reading this blog post. I appreciate your time spent on this site. You can connect with me on Facebook or Instagram or contact me through this website. I’d love to hear from you.
