Home Staging Tips

Here are a few quick and easy things for the sellers to set up their house for a successful sale. You can include some of these items in your cards or flyers you mail out to your customers!

1. Hire a professional organizer for a day to maximize space in small rooms and closets. When everything has a place, the house appears large, clean and easy to maintain.

2. A kitchen makeover can yield a great return when you're selling your home. Even small improvements like a new stainless microwave and lighting are highly appealing to homebuyers.

3. A healthy lawn entices homebuyers to see the inside of the house. If the lawn is currently patchy and dry, replace it in a single weekend with fresh sod.

4. Shrubs and colorful plants add curb appeal to your home. Choose plants native to the region that are drought tolerant for added low maintenance value. (The local gardening shop can help with the selection of the right plants.)

5. Add some color! Fresh paint in vibrant but neutral tones will give your rooms a clean, updated look. Painting is one of the simplest, most cost-effective improvements a homeowner can make.

6. Replace carpets and area rugs that have stains or show significant wear. Hardwood, ceramic tile or lacquered and etched concrete floors, all wear well and are popular with homebuyers.

7. Bathroom updates are king! A new vanity, updated lighting and a ceramic tile floor pay dividends with homebuyers. If the toilet is old, it's a good idea to replace it when you install the tile.

8. For a fun element, add a fire pit or solar oven to your backyard. This popular entertainment feature can be permanent or portable and adds value.

9. Visually increase the square footage of your home without demolition. A single large mirror adds perceived depth. Full-view glass doors as well as de-cluttering lend to the feel of a spacious, more open room.

10. A water filtration system is a distinctively green feature that sets the home apart in a homebuyer's mind. Pure water right out of the tap means savings at the grocery store and less waste in the landfill.

Look forward to reading your best tips and advice in your comments!