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The Six Guidelines for Effective Home Staging

Decorating and staging are not the same thing. While personal preference has a role in home design. The goal of staging is to create a space where potential purchasers may readily picture themselves residing.

When done correctly, home staging increases your property's perceived worth and may boost its real value by 7–10%. If done incorrectly, properties could remain on the market for a longer time losing potential purchasers' perception of their worth and interest.

We've staged homes all throughout the Prince Edward Island Area, so we've developed an understanding of what constitutes excellent home staging and the related dos and don'ts.

DON'T follow the subjective style of the seller or yourself.

Interior design and home staging are frequently used interchangeably. The interior of your home is entirely up to you and depends on your personal taste, but a staged home must appeal to a wide range of potential purchasers. You might need to repaint any rooms with vivid colors and swap out any avant-garde furniture for more conventional pieces in order to accomplish this.

DO include the seller in the staging process.

The staging plan should be driven by stagers and real estate brokers. However, involving the seller fosters confidence and improves communication. They must be handled as the client since they are one at the end of the day. Staging professionals should accommodate sellers' schedules and keep them updated at all times.

DON'T feel cold or empty when you leave the house.

Incomplete or sparsely furnished rooms can give off a cold, unwelcoming vibe to potential purchasers. Add a few accents, plants, or rugs to show off an additional homely vibe without adding clutter to soften the edges.

DO depersonalize and declutter.

Both too much clutter and personal belongings can give the impression that a space is small and that potential buyers are intruding, which may cause people to pass over your home. Before staging, make sure to pack up and eliminate any extra or sentimental objects. Trophies, trinkets, family photos, and vacation snaps are examples of things that make a house seem like your home rather than just a house.

Only one style or color scheme should not be relied upon.

A space loses energy when the walls, furniture, and decor are too similar to one another, and any photographs will appear flat or dull as a result. The same is true of decor; if everything is one color, potential buyers may find the home to be less enticing and appealing.

DO establish contrast.

It's simple to assume that an ultra-modern, minimalist aesthetic will look fantastic everywhere, yet too much modernism can come off as cold and unwelcoming. Contrast adds interest and a comforting element. Combine industrial elements with Midcentury style, or add Bohemian accents to a mostly coastal theme. Use a variety of materials and circular tables in rectilinear areas. Small details can greatly increase the property's charm and excitement.

DON'T hide subpar mechanical or structural issues.

Staging a home is not intended to cover up structural issues and trick potential buyers. The potential purchaser will go through the home eventually, probably before the deal is closed. Additionally, it makes you and the property far less appealing to other possible purchasers if they find out you tried to hide any significant flaws. Major structural or mechanical repairs, such as those to the roof, sprinklers, or plumbing, are always worthwhile expenditures.

DO play up strengths and down weaknesses.

Smaller places might appear larger thanks to clever staging, while dimly lit rooms can appear brighter. To draw attention to enormous windows, frame them. Hang decorative items on the wall to hide minor flaws. Set emphasis points in order to draw attention away from less appealing components. Without having to completely rebuild your property, there are several ways to raise its perceived value.

DON'T overlook the exterior of the house.

First impressions are important. If no one enters the building through the front entrance to have a peek inside, it serves no purpose to keep the interior spotless. Clean appearance and welcoming entrance are good ways to entice potential purchasers.

DO consider curb attractiveness.

People get interested in a building's interior when the exterior appeals to them. Small changes like roof repairs, wall repainting, driveway cleaning, and front yard organization can make a big difference. No need for a landscape artist. And now you have a lot better chance of convincing potential purchasers to peek inside.

Avoid going it solo.

It takes much more than merely wiping down surfaces to stage a home. In addition to mowing the front yard, cleaning the grout, steam cleaning the carpets and curtains, scrubbing down the tiles, clearing the pool, polishing the windows, and double-checking that everything is in working order are all necessary tasks. And the "staging" aspect is not even included in that. Seek aid rather than attempting to do everything on your own. To prepare the house, choose a cleaning service with experience. And hire a home staging company to handle all of the marketing and labor-intensive lifting for you.

YES, choose a staging company with experience.

H Interior Design By Hoda is well-versed in the qualities that Prince Edward Island's residents value most and how to best incorporate them into your staging. The greatest aspects of your house, like the roomy kitchen or the breathtaking view, will be highlighted by our talented designers. Our goal is to expedite and minimize the discomfort of the whole procedure. To create a picture-perfect interior that attracts buyers and raises the asking price, arrange an appointment with any of our designers.

Good design aesthetics alone is not enough for a house staging to be successful. You require strong project management skills, effective marketing, and in-depth knowledge of the housing industry.

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