Home staging is a process of going through your home to arrange furtniture in a flattering way, removing any extra items from around the home to make it feel larger and more open, and overall setting your home up to present to potential buyers in the best possible light.
There are three golden rules when it comes to staging your home to prepare for listing your home for sale.
1. Declutter - The stack of papers that is on top of your dresser, or the collection of stuffed animals that are sitting in the corner - These are examples that will make your home seem smaler and less inviting to buyers. Simply gathering all of these up and putting them in boxes and storing them while selling your home can make a difference in the impression buyers have of your home.
2. Depersonalize - The hand drawn arts and crafts from kids and grandkids, greeting cards, and family photos on the refrigerator are wonderful for your personal life, but when a buyer walks through your home you want them to be able to visualize living there. By removing pictures from around the house, cards, memorabilia, etc you will give the buyer a chance to imagine their own furniture and photos and belongings.
3. Neutralize - A bright pink room or black room can be a hard first impression to overcome. A coat of paint is one of the cheapest and quickest ways to give your home a makeover.
