Buyers like to see a home that is light and bright. A home that is dark due to window treatments, will be less appealing to buyers and is an unforced error. Dark or bold wall colors can dampen interest in a home. Instead, use bright colored accessories to add a splash of color. This adds visual interest to a room.
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. 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 is best to be done at this stage of the process to enhance the property’s saleability. Shortly, we will examine depersonalizing the home, a key step. First, however, we must examine the concept of creating space by minimizing furniture. 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.
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