MG IMPRESSIONS: Home Staging Tips

If you already decided that you want to sell your house, next step is to start thinking about it in a category of a product on the market. Your goal now is to prepare your home for sale fast and for the best possible price. If you know that you changed the roof just 2 years ago, and replaced windows last summer and that your home doesn't require an extra serious repair work – than it is the time to think about how it looks inside and outside. At this point you have two options: you may hire an expert or you can do staging work on your own. In next few steps you will see what to do to make your place looking as attractive for potential buyer as possible.

First try honestly estimate how your home looks right now and what impressions it gives to your visitors. To reach that objective level of analysis, go for a walk or short ride around your neighbourhood. Look at the other homes on your street. How they look and how does your home looks compare to them. Stand across the street and look at the curb appeal of your home. How the landscaping looks, is the lawn ok, are the bushes trimmed?

Are the windows clean? What about window covers - shutters or blinds – are they hanging properly? Now is time for the action: if you see any paint that peels off from the door or any other place – repaint it. If there are any dry plants, empty pots, or anything else what shouldn't be there - remove it. Clean your front door, put nice fresh flower pottery pot or two to accent the entrance. Check that the house number is clear, and in good shape, check the mailbox and lamps - if they do not attractive anymore take them off and replace or simply repaint them. Clean the door bell and the door handle. Sweep the dust and dirt form under your doormat. If the doormat itself looks tired – replace it, it is not a big cost but huge positive change.