Putting your house on the market can be a stressful
task. They say the average property only has TWO weeks to be a “hot commodity”
and catch the right buyer’s eye - after that, it often gets increasingly
difficult to sell. Hence... the STRESS. Fortunately, it is not a random draw -
there are measures one can take to heighten his or her chances of selling
quickly at the right price. Such measures are otherwise known as ‘staging’.
Frequently a lengthy and expensive process, staging prepares your home for the
buyers’ eye.
But what does one do without the budget for professional
home stagers and all that comes with it? (AKA: service fees, renovations, new
purchases, etc . )
They do it themselves!
As a green junk removal
company}, Capital Junk is home to creativity, upcycling and DIY projects, so
naturally, we support self-staging whole heartedly. Many of our clients are
amidst the home-staging process when we arrive to clear their clutter and we
have witnessed their successes time and time again.
If you follow these
basic steps (agreed upon by the self-stagers and the pro’s), you too can stage
your home for a successful sale!
De-Clutter
Say GOODBYE to anything
‘extra’ - personal items, furniture, decorations and appliances you truly no
longer need. Potential buyers find it difficult to visualize themselves in a
house that already looks like someone else’s home. Plus, it’s difficult to look
past a mess.
Organize
Those items you do need to hold onto shouldn’t
cause disorganization and ruin your ‘feng shui’. Make the maximum use of your
space! Take advantage of your closets and fill your drawers systematically.
Colour coordination and labels never hurt. Remember that potential buyers will
investigate every nook and cranny of your
property!
Re-Arrange
Speaking of ‘feng shui’... ensure your house has
great flow. Switching around your couches and tables, or getting rid of one or
two altogether can be key to maximizing your space and allowing others to
navigate it easily.
That small hole in the drywall
can make a BIG difference. Tackle all the projects on your to-do list; a
makeover can determine the impression your house gives off, and can therefore
impact its value. While fixing, consider updating the parts of your house that
are sooo 2013. Cleaning your carpets and covering your walls with a fresh coat
of neutral paint will do the trick.
Clean
Your property should be
nothing less than squeaky when potential buyers arrive. Sweep out every last
dust bunny and make sure it smells fresh!
Here by, Traditional Home Décor for your enrichment of Home Ideas
