can occasionally be used effectively as accent colors. At the time of writing, minimal window coverings are preferred by most buyers. Frills, lace, florals and heavy drapes are out and will tend to date the home. Young families do not want to buy a home that reminds them of Grandma's house!
FOCUS ON FURNITURE: LESS IS MORE
In staging, a visibly inviting space is created so that the home shopper can envision or imagine life in that space. Minimization is the key-less is more. If the seller’s personal taste and style are showcased while the home is on the market, it may be a sale distraction. Preparing for moving is part and parcel of selling a home; it might as well be done at this stage of the process, to enhance the property’s sale-ability, since you have to pack anyway. Shortly, we will examine depersonalizing the home, a key step. First, however, we must examine the concept of creating space by minimizing furniture and clutter. Buyers are attracted to homes flooded with light and roominess. They are equally put off by cramped homes filled with unnavigable spaces. Home shoppers want to walk through a house without obstacles in the way. Space and storage are high on the list of buyers’ desires, so every area of the home should feel spacious. Remove all unnecessary furniture from living spaces. Part of my job as your agent is to offer staging consultation to tell you which pieces should stay, or be moved. Store it while the home is marketed. Closets, pantries, and storage rooms must be free of clutter and look organized. Pruning back unnecessary items can create interest by showcasing space and storage in areas such as closets, attics or basements.
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