It might be challenging to do if you are staying in the house until it sells, but it is now time to take down your family photos, certificates, sports banners, and anything else that has a personal touch. You want potential buyers to see the house as their immediate home, not to have them subconsciously weighed down by the need to clear the house of all your belongings. Fresh air. Open up the windows frequently! Use air-fresheners throughout the home. Step back and look at your house with the eyes of a potential buyer who has never entered through the door. Do a walkaround on the outside, and then go slowly through the house to see what can be cleared away or scrubbed down. All of this might take some time, but it will ultimately save you money, whether you hire a staging expert or do it yourself. DIY Pinterest has become a great online resource for learning how to improve your living space through creative projects. If you find out that you have enough furniture but need to embellish your home a bit, here are some ideas:
Brighten it up
Do you have a “sad” paint colour in any or all rooms? Is the house monochromatic? Consider repainting rooms according to their purpose, such as using soft neutrals like mild yellows or creams that set off a glow when the sun shines in the dining room. Add an accent wall in the living room by choosing a complementary colour, such as a calming sage green or a deep red, against taupe walls. Whatever you do, make the home welcoming.
New clothes
It is time to reseat the windows and sofas. Updating the window
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