Daily Archives: August 2, 2009

Whenever you are selling a house, it will always require some staging to be done. Staging requires a lot more hard work than money, so with a good budget you will still stage your home great.

For staging you need to set level of priority and from there it will only be a matter of getting the job done. Here are the levels of priority you should follow.

1.Create a Budget
First things first, you should create a budget and stick to it. Apply your budget to complete any major repairs or unfinished projects first because if you do not fix them it will definitely detract value from your home. From there you start to buy anything to add to your house to make it show better.

2.Curb Appeal
The first impression is always important on any potential buyer when they are driving up to your home. Clean your entrance, make sure any light fixtures work well and make sure you’re landscaping looks perfect – tidy lawns and flower beds.

3.Paint is Necessary
A fresh coat of paint can do wonders to any room. When you feel the room is a bit dull and is lacking ‘something’, choose a color and begin painting. Once you finish painting any rooms you move onto the next priority.

4.Kitchen and Bathrooms
One of the biggest sellers in your home; you should keep these areas spotless and have a great smell to it. You can do this with some scented candles or oil diffusers. Keep these areas clutter free to show a potential buyer that they have a spacious area to work with if they decide to buy your house.

5.Master bedrooms and Living Area
You have to make these rooms look bright and comfortable. Remove useless items that just clutter the rooms; extra tables, toys, etc. Add throw pillows where needed when you want to add a splash of color

6.Remove Personal Items
The final step to staging is to get rid of any personal items around your home. Family portraits, awards, etc; let the potential buyer see what they can do with the house, not what you have done to it.

By following these steps you will have prioritized what needs to be done in your home before you put it on the market. Staging your home can be both a fun and stressful task, but once you finally get done it will be a great moment in your life because you will know that you have done everything you can to prepare your home.