Staging Your Home For Sale

When staging a house for sale there are a few ‘must dos’’ that one should consider to create teh best impact, and therefore yield the best results.

So, you are ready to place your home on the market. However, you will need to stage the property in order to ensure it is presented in the best light for prospective buyers. When staging a house for sale there are a few ‘must dos’’ that one should consider to create the best impact, and therefore yield the best results.

Remember, the real estate market is a flooded one, you're up against a lot of competition. To differentiate your house from the rest, here are our tips for staging your home for success.

#1 Minimalism

Less is more, as they say. The best rule of staging is to keep things to a minimum. We recommend doing this by clearing out everything unnecessary from major vantage points like the bedrooms, bathroom shelves, bookcases and cupboards. 

Please note that clutter is distracting and makes spaces feel smaller. By taking the time to declutter a space, you invite buyers to view a functional home,, rather than a dog’s breakfast. Another element of minimalism includes clearing out any furniture which makes a room feel stuffy or disrupts the flow of the home. 

#2 Lighting

Let there be light! Lighting is an imperative part of getting a home ready. Apart from being a vital aspect of elevating the mood, it creates the sense of openness. When staging your house in Perth for sale, ensure that you have plenty of natural light as it makes the space feel inviting. The opposite can give the feeling of being cold, dark and sterile. If the natural lighting isn’t an option, ensure all light fixtures are turned on. 

#3 Exterior

In this case, it’s not just the inside that counts, the outside counts as well. By creating exciting street appeal, you will ensure prospective buyers are engaged from the very beginning. You want your home to tell a story before they even step foot in the front door. Think about freshening up the garden or painting the front gate to create a lasting first impression. 

#4 Neutral colours

This is not the time to go crazy with bold colours. Be as vanilla as possible when staging your property. We recommend playing it safe and choosing neutral colours that will appeal to all buyers. Consider colours like white, grey or beige, as this will likely make your property appeal to a much wider audience. If a house has too much of an acquired taste or stand-out statement, it may reduce the appeal to buyers. 

#5 Cleanliness

Cleanliness really does make sales. Often people focus on other aspects of staging, but they overlook something as simple as a thorough clean.  During a home open, nothing deters a buyer more than seeing a dirty sink or floor. Your home will look its best when its cleaned to the brim. Ensure you get out the vacuum and mop, or better yet, hire a professional cleaner to spruce up your abode in time to entice the right buyers.

#6 Depersonalisation

The reason you want to stage your home in time for a property viewing is to encourage buyers to imagine themselves living in the home. This can be a challenge when the house is filled with your personal mementos and photos. When selling your property, it can be helpful to remove family photos and any other personal items which may distract potential buyers from seeing the full potential of the home. 

Are you ready to place your Perth property on the market? Then speak to Thought Leaders Real Estate, about getting your property home open and ready in time for 2023!