When homes for sale come on the market, the owner expects a quick sale, but sometimes it can take a couple of months before that happens. Even if he has potential buyers looking at his house, he can still take a while. There are some staging tips homeowners can use to help make a sale faster. One of the purposes of preparing homes for sale is to help buyers feel that their home offers everything they are looking for in a home. It’s all about presentation and preparation with the goal of getting a higher market value for your home and selling it faster.
One important thing to remember before potential buyers enter the home is to get rid of clutter and dirt. Make sure things, especially personal things, are packed and stored. This can include family photos, extra books on the tables, etc. You should also make sure your bathroom and kitchen counters are clean and tidy. Clean stove and refrigerator doors. Dishes should not be left in the dishwasher or on the countertop draining board. If you have a cat, don’t leave his litter box out in the open but move it to the porch or even the garage. You want the prospective buyer to look at your home and be able to see your things there.
Place furniture away from windows if possible so potential buyers can see the windows and go out into the garden. Make sure the windows are clean and free of scratches. Make sure the curtains are open to let in natural light. If you have hardwood floors, make sure they are clean. Look at the furniture in the rooms and if you can move some to put it away, do so. Too much furniture can make rooms look smaller and cluttered. On capes and chairs, don’t overload them with cushions.
Go through your closets and pack out-of-season clothes or clothes you’re not wearing and put them away too. When potential buyers look at homes for sale, they’ll want to open closets to check out the room to see if they’re big enough for them, so you want them to be able to. You don’t want buyers to see a cluttered closet. The same goes for kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinets. If there are lights in the cabinets, make sure they are working.
You should also look at the outside of your home to make sure the lawn is well cut and the flower beds are neat and tidy.
