Buying a new home can be a very exciting time. If you’re simultaneously trying to sell your current house, however, it can be a bit more stressful. Staging your house can help potential bidders feel more at home and help them imagine making it their own living space in the near future. If the house looks just as nice – or even better – in person as it does in the pictures, you may find more people ready to make an offer.
If you’re interested in putting your house on the market, complete the following tasks to make it more appealing to interested buyers:
- Eliminate clutter. Cleaning your house is an important factor in making it attractive, but this goes beyond a general mop, vacuum and dust. Too much clutter can deter buyers away from what’s great about your home, making it more difficult to see how much space it has to offer. Reorganize your belongings, and get rid of knick-knacks that are just taking up space.
- Remove bulky furniture. Too many sofas, chairs and tables in the living room takes away from the depth of the living space. Put bulky pieces in storage or pack them away in the basement to showcase how much square footage potential buyers can take advantage of.
- Emphasize natural lighting. Many benefits come with natural lighting in a home. Not only does it reduce the need to rely on artificial sources – therefore cutting down on energy bills – but it also makes a living area more spacious and inviting. Replace heavy window treatments with lighter, sheer drapery that let the natural light in with ease.
- Pay attention to detail. An arrangement of throw pillows and blankets on a sofa, for example, makes the family room cozier and inviting. An entryway with wall decor gives a space that’s often a second thought more personality. Details are essential in taking a living space to the next level.
