Simple Home Staging Ideas

-De-clutter the kitchen countertops, put unnecessary items away, and ensure the majority of the countertop is visible. Remove magnets and papers hanging on the refrigerator and store them out of sight.

-Go through the bathrooms and remove all unnecessary objects from the counters, showers, toilets, and tubs. Coordinate the towels and shower curtains into a simple color scheme (one or two colors only).

-Take down or reduce pictures on the walls. Make sure to patch and paint the nail holes and frame scratches if necessary.

-Clean, Clean, Clean. Clean the carpets, the draperies, the furniture, the windows… anything that appears dirty. If it looks dirty to you, imagine how it looks to a buyer!

-“Thin out” your closet space. Pack up seasonal clothes and items you don’t need. By doing this, you are making the closet appear larger. Closets that seem over-stuffed may come across as too small to buyers.

-Open the blinds and turn on all lights and lamps throughout the home when there is a showing or an open house. This makes the home appear light and airy.

-Make sure the exterior of the home also gives a good first impression. Get a new doormat if the current one looks old and worn out. Weed the gardens and make sure the plants and lawn are well manicured.

-Add some bright flowers to the entryway and the flowerbeds. It’s amazing what a pop of color can do to curb appeal!

– As a general rule of thumb, look at your home through a buyer’s eyes. This shift in perspective will help you see what needs to be done, ultimately resulting in a faster (and more profitable) sale.