If you are selling your home, you will want it to look its best when you hold an open house. If you can afford to hire a professional stager, do it! Their skills can do wonders for your home’s apparent value. But if that’s not within your budget, don’t worry — just follow these room-by-room tips to help your listing stand out.
If you have a large porch and some extra furniture, consider creating a relaxing outdoor sitting area where buyers can imagine spending warm summer evenings.
Living or Family Room
In these rooms, less is more, and more is mess. Keep the living or family room simple, open and spacious by removing excess furniture. Furniture should match or be complementary; otherwise, it will look like it was thoughtlessly placed in the room, so I recommend removing any pieces that don’t go well with the others. Decorative pillows and a colorful throw can do wonders to give a sofa in good condition a more inviting look, and can even bring a more polished appearance to a tired couch.
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In these rooms, less is more, and more is mess. Keep the living or family room simple, open and spacious by removing excess furniture. Furniture should match or be complementary; otherwise, it will look like it was thoughtlessly placed in the room, so I recommend removing any pieces that don’t go well with the others. Decorative pillows and a colorful throw can do wonders to give a sofa in good condition a more inviting look, and can even bring a more polished appearance to a tired couch.
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Kitchen
A beautiful and functional kitchen adds a wow factor that can sell a home. Often, a kitchen remodel can offer a great return on investment when selling. But not everyone has the budget or time to remodel, and that’s OK.
You can still present your kitchen well by cleaning it thoroughly from top to bottom, including grease on cabinets and crust on stovetops. Be sure to clear items like toasters, blenders and dish racks from countertops, and remove pots from burners. Take magnets and papers off the refrigerator. Style countertops with pretty bowls filled with colorful fruit or vases filled with flowers.
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A beautiful and functional kitchen adds a wow factor that can sell a home. Often, a kitchen remodel can offer a great return on investment when selling. But not everyone has the budget or time to remodel, and that’s OK.
You can still present your kitchen well by cleaning it thoroughly from top to bottom, including grease on cabinets and crust on stovetops. Be sure to clear items like toasters, blenders and dish racks from countertops, and remove pots from burners. Take magnets and papers off the refrigerator. Style countertops with pretty bowls filled with colorful fruit or vases filled with flowers.
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Closets
To make your closets appear as large as possible, remove many of your items of clothing, shoes and accessories, leaving behind just a small number of pieces. I would suggest keeping a monochromatic scheme, or clothing of similar lengths, to keep the style visually sleek.
To make your closets appear as large as possible, remove many of your items of clothing, shoes and accessories, leaving behind just a small number of pieces. I would suggest keeping a monochromatic scheme, or clothing of similar lengths, to keep the style visually sleek.
For children’s closets, select clothing within the same age group for a more uniform look. If your closet is small with limited lighting, consider painting the walls white or a light color to brighten up the space. If you want to take things one step further, use only one color of hangers and space them apart evenly.
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A well-maintained home that appears lovingly cared for and thoughtfully styled will maximize your home’s appeal. When a potential buyer walks in, you want him or her to feel an instant connection with your home — even to envision themselves living in it. For this to happen, your house should not be infused with the distinctive sights, sound, and feeling of your particular family. So start your styling process right by following these steps.