We are often asked this question by our clients. Do we have to? Our house is beautiful just the way it is – do we need more stuff in here?
The reality is, if you want to sell your house in this competitive and over supplied market, then, well, yes. I promise you, it does not have to be difficult. And, you might even like it.
Step one – we bring in our stager. He will go through the house with all of us, and make suggestions on what furniture and items should be packed away, and what should stay. This is very important. There is a delicate balance between delightfully lived in and crowded. Buyers respond better to properties that show how a property is lived in, but does not overwhelm with personal items. The buyer needs to see how the space can be used, but also needs to be able to visualize their things in the house.
If the house is empty, even more important to stage. Otherwise, the online photos will look blank.
Step two – color consultation! If you love bright colors and are awash in plaid, frills, florals, zebras, knick knacks, bric-a-brac, or any of the sort, we need to talk. I myself am a great lover of pink and zebra print. Ask my husband, or visit the house. But for you, oh motivated home seller, we need to appeal to a wider range of people. So, please do not be offended that we ask that your gnome collection on the mantle take a vacation, or that the dining room that is purple and green get toned down to a more restful French Canvas palette. Truly, this is only for the sale.
Step three – implementation! By chance, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to go through your stuff, and perhaps find some things that can be donated, recycled, repurposed, and reused by others. This is one of my personal favorite ways to be eco-friendly, finding others to use.
For the vacant house, staging will bring life to the space, and give buyers just enough of an idea of what the space can look like.
Eco friendly and common sense advice from the Smart HomeOwners Team.
