Top 10 Tips for Staging a Home
by Broderick Perkins - Thu, Apr 15, 2010 Provided by Realty Times
Provided your home-for-sale has the curb appeal to get potential buyers inside, keeping them inside for a further
look requires a staging strategy that sticks the deal.
HGTV's FrontDoor.com offers what it considers the Top 10 tips that can turn a languishing listing to a multiple offer
attraction.
• Reclaim the yard. First impressions rule. Spruce up curb appeal by maintaining a clean yard, adding plants for a
splash of color and applying a fresh coat of paint to the front door.
• Let the foyer flourish. The home portal sets the tone for the entire home. Make the space up-to-date, well-
maintained and eye catching -- top to bottom.
• Back off beige. Don't let neutral colored walls dominate a room. Splashes of color liven up boring spaces. Throw
pillows, artwork and fresh flowers add pops of color and personality.
• Cure kitchen craziness. Consistency pleases. All countertops and cabinets should match. New hardware, a new
backsplash and a thorough cleaning can transform a bleak kitchen into one with smiles.
• Denude the dining room. De-cluttering and depersonalizing is the first rule of home staging. Homebuyers can
have trouble envisioning themselves living in a home that's full of the seller's personal items.
• Avoid focal point faux-pas. Highlight the great features in a home by positioning furniture to highlight them.
Windows, fireplaces and other architectural details will be noticed by a buyer if they are emphasized in the home
correctly.
• Perk up the patio. The outdoor space is an extension of the home. Capture a higher selling price by cleaning and
adding style to any outdoor space with furniture, lighting and accessories.
• Master the master suite. The best approach to staging is often working with existing accessories. Using what is
already in the room and repositioning the furniture will highlight the room's best features.
• Cure bathroom blues. Older vanities and dreadful wallpaper will make any bathroom feel outdated. Apply a fresh
coat of neutral-hued paint and new hardware to modernize and brighten.
• Repurpose extra rooms. The value of a space decreases when homebuyers see a room without direction (think
part office, part playroom, part home gym). Though almost every homeowner is guilty of having a "junk room," take
sure to stage each room with a clear purpose before putting the home on the market.
by Broderick Perkins - Thu, Apr 15, 2010 Provided by Realty Times
Provided your home-for-sale has the curb appeal to get potential buyers inside, keeping them inside for a further
look requires a staging strategy that sticks the deal.
HGTV's FrontDoor.com offers what it considers the Top 10 tips that can turn a languishing listing to a multiple offer
attraction.
• Reclaim the yard. First impressions rule. Spruce up curb appeal by maintaining a clean yard, adding plants for a
splash of color and applying a fresh coat of paint to the front door.
• Let the foyer flourish. The home portal sets the tone for the entire home. Make the space up-to-date, well-
maintained and eye catching -- top to bottom.
• Back off beige. Don't let neutral colored walls dominate a room. Splashes of color liven up boring spaces. Throw
pillows, artwork and fresh flowers add pops of color and personality.
• Cure kitchen craziness. Consistency pleases. All countertops and cabinets should match. New hardware, a new
backsplash and a thorough cleaning can transform a bleak kitchen into one with smiles.
• Denude the dining room. De-cluttering and depersonalizing is the first rule of home staging. Homebuyers can
have trouble envisioning themselves living in a home that's full of the seller's personal items.
• Avoid focal point faux-pas. Highlight the great features in a home by positioning furniture to highlight them.
Windows, fireplaces and other architectural details will be noticed by a buyer if they are emphasized in the home
correctly.
• Perk up the patio. The outdoor space is an extension of the home. Capture a higher selling price by cleaning and
adding style to any outdoor space with furniture, lighting and accessories.
• Master the master suite. The best approach to staging is often working with existing accessories. Using what is
already in the room and repositioning the furniture will highlight the room's best features.
• Cure bathroom blues. Older vanities and dreadful wallpaper will make any bathroom feel outdated. Apply a fresh
coat of neutral-hued paint and new hardware to modernize and brighten.
• Repurpose extra rooms. The value of a space decreases when homebuyers see a room without direction (think
part office, part playroom, part home gym). Though almost every homeowner is guilty of having a "junk room," take
sure to stage each room with a clear purpose before putting the home on the market.
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