Secrets that Sell, Get it Sold, and Designed to Sell are several of my favorite HGTV shows. These programs focus on staging a home for the real estate market. Not sure where to begin?
Start with the front door.
- What do you see as you enter the room? Is it inviting and welcoming?
- Do you trip over piles of shoes and the kids’ backpacks? De-clutter! Make sure everything is in its own “home.”
- What about adding some fresh plants in pretty pots or some flowers?
- Don’t forget the lighting! If you don’t have great natural light at the foyer, add a beautiful lamp on a buffet, desk, or other type of table. No room for a table? Overhead lighting is fine but consider an attractive light fixture for greater impact.
Photo from: SouthernLiving.com
Check out these videos at HGTV.com (links below) to get a better idea of how staging can make an incredible difference to potential buyers. Unfortunately there are commercials prior to the videos, so be patient – it’s worth it!
Words to live by:
Don’t forget the cobwebs!
Even the “little things” count.
The outside is the new inside.
