Getting a home or space ready to welcome potential buyers is nothing short of an art form. Each viewing needs to be a well-thought-of experience and should appeal to all five senses as well as to the imagination. After all, every walk-through is a way to convince buyers that this space is the one and is meant for them.
Home staging is not to be mistaken for interior design, although a seller can hire an interior designer to do the staging. Generally, sellers need not worry about over-the-top budgets, knocking down walls, or extreme customization. Staging merely suggests how a space can be lived in. It’s more like a home introducing itself to a viewer so it would perhaps lead to a full-blown connection. This can even be as simple as moving some furniture around and adding a few small touches like a potted plant here or some coffee table books there.
Other touches like mood lighting would be another simple way to beautify a cozy corner. Changing lightbulbs from sterile white light to warm yellow is more pleasant to the eye and will already make a big difference.
A fresh coat of paint, grouted tiles, and clutter-free storage spaces would not only be visually appealing but are extra sanitary perks that the buyer will appreciate. It detaches the seller from the home, creating room for the buyers to imagine themselves living there.
Although not every area of a home needs to be highlighted, these would be the important parts to concentrate on: master bedroom, living area, dining area, guest powder room/bathroom, and lanai (if available).
Home staging does not require any qualification at all. All you’ll need is a bit of research on how to highlight the best parts of a space. Once you learn how to walk in the shoes of your potential market, you have successfully learned the art of home staging.
