Home Staging is proven to sell homes faster and for more money
Remember, there is no second chance to make a first impression.
Here are some simple yet significant DIY tips to make your home appeal to buyers.
Exterior
- Keep the grass cut and remove all yard clutter.
- Weed and apply fresh mulch to flower beds.
- Sand and Apply fresh paint to wooden fences.
- Make sure that all the door handles work properly and that the doors fit properly.
- Wash the windows and make sure the torn screens are fitted.
- Powerwash the home's exterior to clean the dust and make the house welcoming.
- Ensure all gutters and downspouts are clean, painted and firmly attached.
- The front door must be freshly painted and look welcoming.
- Buy a new welcome mat.
- Place potted flowers near the front door.
Interior
- Look at the furnishings in each room and remove clutter. Consider renting a storage room to move the extra items out of the house.
- Organize the cabinets, closets and bookshelves.
- Clean the lights and the fans.
- Have the carpets steam cleaned.
- Remove extra wall hangings, patch and paint.
- Make sure there are no leaky taps and the plumbing is in good condition.
- Make minor repairs (torn screens, sticking doors, cracked caulking).
- Clean or paint walls and ceilings.
- Replace worn cabinet and door knobs.
- Replace discolored grout.
- Repair/Replace chipped or broken tiles.
- Make sure the counter tops are in a good, clean condition.
- Get rid of pet odors.
Special details for showing your home
- All the lights need to be turned on.
- Open the curtains, blinds and window coverings to bring in natural light.
- Pets need to be outside and secured.
- Bath towels should be fresh and coordinated.
- Bedding needs to be matching and neat.
- Replace broken lamps and shades.
- Background music will create a good mood.
- Clean out the fireplace and light a candle to get rid of odors.
- Scatter a few drops of vanilla in the hot oven to create a good aroma through the house.
- Stage the table for a dinner party.
- Disappear when the potential buyers arrive to look.
Are you thinking of selling your home in Durham, Chapel Hill, Raleigh or Cary I would gladly come and walk through your home with you and discuss what needs to be done to get the best price in the shortest possible time for your home.
