When Leslie D. of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, was readying to put her “cramped Cape” up for sale, she sought the help of a professional home stager to assist her in pulling it all together. “Instead of having me rent expensive furnishing and art, she worked with what I had,” explained Leslie, who asked not to be identified by last name. “When her swirl of energy settled, she had winnowed it to a perfect home — just enough furniture and wall art to make an average Cape feel amazingly spacious and comfortable.” While some may not want to spend money hiring a pro, others argue that proper staging will not only sell your home quickly but also perhaps spark a bidding war. “The Cape sold in one day,” Leslie said, “with two over-list-price offers.” Whether you seek out the assistance of a seasoned professional or want to try staging yourself, here are some crucial dos and don’ts to keep in mind. Click through the slideshow to see them for yourself — who knew #3 was such a turn-off? — then tell us: Was there one thing that helped sell your home or made you want to buy someone else’s?
Images @RadiusImages/Corbis and iStock.com/JenniferPhotographyImaging “Curb appeal is very important, as it sets the tone for the buyers’ expectations,” Price explains. In other words, if your lawn and shrubbery look like a tornado just blew through town, chances are potential buyers are going to keep right on driving. More from The Stir: 8 Top Home-Buying Mistakes (& How to Avoid Them) “It is very important to make sure everything is in a good working order and there are no red flags that might jeopardize the sale,” she said. Issues like mold, termite damage, and structural problems can scare off potential buyers, so the sooner you know about any problems and can correct them, the better. “Collections are generally very distracting for the buyers and demand attention,” said Price. “Putting your treasures away will also keep them safe.” Leslie followed Price’s advice and was happy she did. “The paint colors and kitchen design she chose were simultaneously inviting and soothing,” she said. “Do not use any plug-in air fresheners or scented candles,” Price said. “Buyers want the house to smell clean, not feel like you are trying to mask some odors.” “The day your home hits the market, it should be clean and tidy as it has never been before,” said Price. “Hire professional cleaners to deep clean your property inside and out.” Buyers can easily get the impression that if you haven’t kept up with the decor and furnishings, there are probably other parts of the home that you’ve neglected too. And who wants a house that hasn’t been maintained? Price suggests removing all outdated or very taste-specific fixtures and decor such as window coverings, dusty floral arrangements, and wallpaper. “Do not try to impress buyers with your taste and decorate your home to get it ready for the market,” she said. “Staging is not decorating. The goal is to showcase the space and features of the house, not the furnishings.”
title: “8 Home Staging Dos Don Ts To Boost The Chance Of A Quick Sale Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-10” author: “Heather Gargus”
When Leslie D. of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, was readying to put her “cramped Cape” up for sale, she sought the help of a professional home stager to assist her in pulling it all together. “Instead of having me rent expensive furnishing and art, she worked with what I had,” explained Leslie, who asked not to be identified by last name. “When her swirl of energy settled, she had winnowed it to a perfect home — just enough furniture and wall art to make an average Cape feel amazingly spacious and comfortable.” While some may not want to spend money hiring a pro, others argue that proper staging will not only sell your home quickly but also perhaps spark a bidding war. “The Cape sold in one day,” Leslie said, “with two over-list-price offers.” Whether you seek out the assistance of a seasoned professional or want to try staging yourself, here are some crucial dos and don’ts to keep in mind. Click through the slideshow to see them for yourself — who knew #3 was such a turn-off? — then tell us: Was there one thing that helped sell your home or made you want to buy someone else’s?
Images @RadiusImages/Corbis and iStock.com/JenniferPhotographyImaging “Curb appeal is very important, as it sets the tone for the buyers’ expectations,” Price explains. In other words, if your lawn and shrubbery look like a tornado just blew through town, chances are potential buyers are going to keep right on driving. More from The Stir: 8 Top Home-Buying Mistakes (& How to Avoid Them) “It is very important to make sure everything is in a good working order and there are no red flags that might jeopardize the sale,” she said. Issues like mold, termite damage, and structural problems can scare off potential buyers, so the sooner you know about any problems and can correct them, the better. “Collections are generally very distracting for the buyers and demand attention,” said Price. “Putting your treasures away will also keep them safe.” Leslie followed Price’s advice and was happy she did. “The paint colors and kitchen design she chose were simultaneously inviting and soothing,” she said. “Do not use any plug-in air fresheners or scented candles,” Price said. “Buyers want the house to smell clean, not feel like you are trying to mask some odors.” “The day your home hits the market, it should be clean and tidy as it has never been before,” said Price. “Hire professional cleaners to deep clean your property inside and out.” Buyers can easily get the impression that if you haven’t kept up with the decor and furnishings, there are probably other parts of the home that you’ve neglected too. And who wants a house that hasn’t been maintained? Price suggests removing all outdated or very taste-specific fixtures and decor such as window coverings, dusty floral arrangements, and wallpaper. “Do not try to impress buyers with your taste and decorate your home to get it ready for the market,” she said. “Staging is not decorating. The goal is to showcase the space and features of the house, not the furnishings.”
title: “8 Home Staging Dos Don Ts To Boost The Chance Of A Quick Sale Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-23” author: “Jeffrey Godwin”
When Leslie D. of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, was readying to put her “cramped Cape” up for sale, she sought the help of a professional home stager to assist her in pulling it all together. “Instead of having me rent expensive furnishing and art, she worked with what I had,” explained Leslie, who asked not to be identified by last name. “When her swirl of energy settled, she had winnowed it to a perfect home — just enough furniture and wall art to make an average Cape feel amazingly spacious and comfortable.” While some may not want to spend money hiring a pro, others argue that proper staging will not only sell your home quickly but also perhaps spark a bidding war. “The Cape sold in one day,” Leslie said, “with two over-list-price offers.” Whether you seek out the assistance of a seasoned professional or want to try staging yourself, here are some crucial dos and don’ts to keep in mind. Click through the slideshow to see them for yourself — who knew #3 was such a turn-off? — then tell us: Was there one thing that helped sell your home or made you want to buy someone else’s?
Images @RadiusImages/Corbis and iStock.com/JenniferPhotographyImaging “Curb appeal is very important, as it sets the tone for the buyers’ expectations,” Price explains. In other words, if your lawn and shrubbery look like a tornado just blew through town, chances are potential buyers are going to keep right on driving. More from The Stir: 8 Top Home-Buying Mistakes (& How to Avoid Them) “It is very important to make sure everything is in a good working order and there are no red flags that might jeopardize the sale,” she said. Issues like mold, termite damage, and structural problems can scare off potential buyers, so the sooner you know about any problems and can correct them, the better. “Collections are generally very distracting for the buyers and demand attention,” said Price. “Putting your treasures away will also keep them safe.” Leslie followed Price’s advice and was happy she did. “The paint colors and kitchen design she chose were simultaneously inviting and soothing,” she said. “Do not use any plug-in air fresheners or scented candles,” Price said. “Buyers want the house to smell clean, not feel like you are trying to mask some odors.” “The day your home hits the market, it should be clean and tidy as it has never been before,” said Price. “Hire professional cleaners to deep clean your property inside and out.” Buyers can easily get the impression that if you haven’t kept up with the decor and furnishings, there are probably other parts of the home that you’ve neglected too. And who wants a house that hasn’t been maintained? Price suggests removing all outdated or very taste-specific fixtures and decor such as window coverings, dusty floral arrangements, and wallpaper. “Do not try to impress buyers with your taste and decorate your home to get it ready for the market,” she said. “Staging is not decorating. The goal is to showcase the space and features of the house, not the furnishings.”
title: “8 Home Staging Dos Don Ts To Boost The Chance Of A Quick Sale Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-24” author: “Iesha Payne”
When Leslie D. of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, was readying to put her “cramped Cape” up for sale, she sought the help of a professional home stager to assist her in pulling it all together. “Instead of having me rent expensive furnishing and art, she worked with what I had,” explained Leslie, who asked not to be identified by last name. “When her swirl of energy settled, she had winnowed it to a perfect home — just enough furniture and wall art to make an average Cape feel amazingly spacious and comfortable.” While some may not want to spend money hiring a pro, others argue that proper staging will not only sell your home quickly but also perhaps spark a bidding war. “The Cape sold in one day,” Leslie said, “with two over-list-price offers.” Whether you seek out the assistance of a seasoned professional or want to try staging yourself, here are some crucial dos and don’ts to keep in mind. Click through the slideshow to see them for yourself — who knew #3 was such a turn-off? — then tell us: Was there one thing that helped sell your home or made you want to buy someone else’s?
Images @RadiusImages/Corbis and iStock.com/JenniferPhotographyImaging “Curb appeal is very important, as it sets the tone for the buyers’ expectations,” Price explains. In other words, if your lawn and shrubbery look like a tornado just blew through town, chances are potential buyers are going to keep right on driving. More from The Stir: 8 Top Home-Buying Mistakes (& How to Avoid Them) “It is very important to make sure everything is in a good working order and there are no red flags that might jeopardize the sale,” she said. Issues like mold, termite damage, and structural problems can scare off potential buyers, so the sooner you know about any problems and can correct them, the better. “Collections are generally very distracting for the buyers and demand attention,” said Price. “Putting your treasures away will also keep them safe.” Leslie followed Price’s advice and was happy she did. “The paint colors and kitchen design she chose were simultaneously inviting and soothing,” she said. “Do not use any plug-in air fresheners or scented candles,” Price said. “Buyers want the house to smell clean, not feel like you are trying to mask some odors.” “The day your home hits the market, it should be clean and tidy as it has never been before,” said Price. “Hire professional cleaners to deep clean your property inside and out.” Buyers can easily get the impression that if you haven’t kept up with the decor and furnishings, there are probably other parts of the home that you’ve neglected too. And who wants a house that hasn’t been maintained? Price suggests removing all outdated or very taste-specific fixtures and decor such as window coverings, dusty floral arrangements, and wallpaper. “Do not try to impress buyers with your taste and decorate your home to get it ready for the market,” she said. “Staging is not decorating. The goal is to showcase the space and features of the house, not the furnishings.”
title: “8 Home Staging Dos Don Ts To Boost The Chance Of A Quick Sale Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-06” author: “Earl Peterson”
When Leslie D. of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, was readying to put her “cramped Cape” up for sale, she sought the help of a professional home stager to assist her in pulling it all together. “Instead of having me rent expensive furnishing and art, she worked with what I had,” explained Leslie, who asked not to be identified by last name. “When her swirl of energy settled, she had winnowed it to a perfect home — just enough furniture and wall art to make an average Cape feel amazingly spacious and comfortable.” While some may not want to spend money hiring a pro, others argue that proper staging will not only sell your home quickly but also perhaps spark a bidding war. “The Cape sold in one day,” Leslie said, “with two over-list-price offers.” Whether you seek out the assistance of a seasoned professional or want to try staging yourself, here are some crucial dos and don’ts to keep in mind. Click through the slideshow to see them for yourself — who knew #3 was such a turn-off? — then tell us: Was there one thing that helped sell your home or made you want to buy someone else’s?
Images @RadiusImages/Corbis and iStock.com/JenniferPhotographyImaging “Curb appeal is very important, as it sets the tone for the buyers’ expectations,” Price explains. In other words, if your lawn and shrubbery look like a tornado just blew through town, chances are potential buyers are going to keep right on driving. More from The Stir: 8 Top Home-Buying Mistakes (& How to Avoid Them) “It is very important to make sure everything is in a good working order and there are no red flags that might jeopardize the sale,” she said. Issues like mold, termite damage, and structural problems can scare off potential buyers, so the sooner you know about any problems and can correct them, the better. “Collections are generally very distracting for the buyers and demand attention,” said Price. “Putting your treasures away will also keep them safe.” Leslie followed Price’s advice and was happy she did. “The paint colors and kitchen design she chose were simultaneously inviting and soothing,” she said. “Do not use any plug-in air fresheners or scented candles,” Price said. “Buyers want the house to smell clean, not feel like you are trying to mask some odors.” “The day your home hits the market, it should be clean and tidy as it has never been before,” said Price. “Hire professional cleaners to deep clean your property inside and out.” Buyers can easily get the impression that if you haven’t kept up with the decor and furnishings, there are probably other parts of the home that you’ve neglected too. And who wants a house that hasn’t been maintained? Price suggests removing all outdated or very taste-specific fixtures and decor such as window coverings, dusty floral arrangements, and wallpaper. “Do not try to impress buyers with your taste and decorate your home to get it ready for the market,” she said. “Staging is not decorating. The goal is to showcase the space and features of the house, not the furnishings.”
