Home Staging-Curb Appeal, The first step...
I'm here to help you sell your house. Really! My daughter & I have been professional home stagers in Colorado for many years and have seen our fair share of disasters. Look on any MLS and you will see more bad photos and poorly presented homes than you will see well-staged ones. We say it all the time; the way you live in your home and the way you sell your home are two completely different things. What many sellers fail to recognize is that the moment their house it listed, it is no longer their home but a commodity and you want to appeal to the greatest majority of potential buyers. Read on to learn more about home staging that sells!!!
Two words: Curb Appeal
You only get one chance to make a first impression, right? It is vitally important to grab a buyers attention (in a good way) before they even step inside your front door. Here are a few often overlooked areas you should spend some time (and money) on:
Are your house numbers or porch lights rusty? Paint or replace them. Is the paint peeling here & there? Touch it up. Has the dog scratched the door? Paint it. Remember, if you aren't selling your house as a "fixer-upper" you don't want it to look like one!
- Wash-Everything should be as clean as possible when staging for sale. Remove the stains from sidewalks, decks and driveways…rent a power washer if you have to. Clear away the spider webs from exterior doors and screens and wash windows inside and out.
- Whack-Trim the bushes, trees and lawn. If you can't see the front of the house for all the greenery, maybe it's time to call a professional.
- Weed-If you neglect the outside of your home buyers will think you didn't take care of the inside either.
- Water-Make sure all outdoor plants are thriving (in the appropriate months) and replace them if they aren't. A lush yard, patio or garden is money in your pocket plus some colorful posies make a house feel more homey
Home Staging is not just for the inside! Did you know a charming and comfortable patio, deck or outdoor seating area is thought of by potential buyers as another "room"? It's true. Make it sparkle and shine. Invest a few dollars in new cushions and pillows. A matching umbrella, blooming potted plants, tiki torches, or colorful table setting can set the stage for a buyer to linger and enjoy and envision themselves entertaining friends and family there.