Staging your home - Christina Defibaugh

Staging your home to sell!

Did you know that staging your home is a critical process in selling your home fast? Strategically placed furniture can make rooms seem more open and larger than what they really are. If you open your curtains and turn on the lights, it makes your room seem bright and alive. In the real estate market, there is a lot of competition and you want to make your house stand out above the others by creating great first impressions.

Here are some inexpensive ways you can maximize a buyers first impression

Exterior

Keep your grass cut
Remove any clutter in your yard
Paint or stain wooden fences
Paint your front door
Kill any weeds in your yard and garden beds
Clean your windows both outside and inside
Wash or paint your homes exterior
Make sure all door knobs are clean and tight
Make sure your gutters and downspouts are functional and operating properly

Interior

Remove excessive wall hangings
Clean or paint your walls
Have carpets professionally cleaned
Organize and clean out cabinets and closets
Make any needed repairs
Clean light fixtures and baseboards

When your house is being shown

Turn on all of your lights
Open all curtains
Put pets outdoors
Light the fireplace if it’s winter
Infuse your house with a relaxing scent like strawberry or vanilla
Leave the property while it’s being shown