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5 Steps for Staging Success

5 Staging Success Steps

Top 5 Steps for The Palace Guards

  1. Curb Appeal
  2. Property Assessment
  3. Indoor Considerations
  4. Float Your Furniture
  5. Sparkle. Shine. Sizzle

Curb Appeal – First Impressions

Ah, curb appeal. You’ve heard it before, most homebuyers make their decision within 15 seconds of pulling up to your house. So how do you make the most of that vital first impression? Treat your yard and patio the way you would any other room of your house. Go over the property with a critical eye. Clean up oil spills on the driveway, rake leaves, mow the grass, trim the bushes, fix broken shutters.

Next comes Home Staging for the outside of your home. Consider these tips:

  • A fresh coat of paint, but not too bold a color
  • Fresh sod or landscaping
  • Paint the front door in a glossy, appealing shade
  • Buy a bright new mailbox
  • Replace doorknobs and other hardware
  • Paint the patio furniture
  • Place a trio of potted plants by the front door

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Property Assessment

When staging your home to sell, it’s essential that you assess your property’s strengths and weakness with an unbiased eye. This is difficult to do for many home owners (to their detriment).

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Indoor Considerations

  • Clean, Clean, Clean
  • De-personalize the Home
  • De-Clutter

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Float Your Furniture

Do you have a Queen-sized bed overwhelming a small bedroom? Is your couch situated for watching television instead of socializing? Is your closet overrun with shoes and your kitchen crowded with countertop appliances? Then its time for a change.

In the living room, remove any furniture that doesn’t really need to be there. Less furniture gives the appearance of more space. Next, arrange loveseats, ottomans and chairs in intimate clusters. The idea is create a comfortable spot where the potential buyer feels at home. Professional Home Stager Kit Davey offers a few guidelines the living room:

  • Keep upholstered pieces in coordinating fabrics
  • Table lamps should all be of the same height
  • Hang one to three pieces of artwork that match the room

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Sparkle. Shine. Sizzle

The Bathroom: A Very Personal Space
The Palace Guards’ bathroom is all about cleanliness and comfort, says homestaging.com. Make sure the tile sparkles and the fixtures shine. Replace them if you have to. Also, make sure cosmetics and other personal items are hidden out of sight. More Home Staging tips for the bathroom include:

  • Hang towels in just one or two colors
  • Put a silk plant on the toilet tank
  • Mound potpourri in a basket
  • Display a bowl of clean-smelling soaps

The Kitchen: Heart Of The Home
Since the kitchen is usually the center of family life, Home Staging this room is a must, experts say. Potential buyers dont want to see your toaster and coffee pot, so put them away. Instead, create a scene with a few of these trips from The Palace Guards pros:

  • Wrap a loaf of French bread in a brightly colored dish towel
  • Put a tea kettle on the stove top
  • Add a silk fern to the top of the refrigerator
  • Rub the cabinets with orange oil for a clean smell and a like-new luster

 

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