6. Get rid of odors
Scent links directly to emotion, and can stir up all sorts of memories and ideas; it can set the tone for how someone feels in a particular space. Keep this in mind when staging your home for sale. Make sure that pets and pet odors are kept clean, remove trash from every room, and eliminate smoking from the home. If you opt to use a fragrance to scent the home, make sure to stick to light fragrances that are not too strong or overbearing. Whenever possible, use unscented candles for decor, as opposed to heavily scented or heated fragrance.
7. The outside is as important as the inside!
This is a basic concept- people view your home as they approach it from the outside, so make it presentable. If there are areas that can be touched up with paint or by smoothing out any rough spots, make sure to give them extra attention. Secure loose shutters, floorboards on the porch or patio, and windows. Remove outdoor clutter such as lawn or garden tools and automotive supplies. Make sure the outdoor area is free of children's toys and personal items like bikes, skateboards and athletic gear.
8. Be ready to show
When you're competing with other sellers with houses for sale in Las Vegas and Henderson, it's important to always be prepared to show your home to potential buyers! The real estate market in Vegas and Henderson is constantly changing and moving at a fast pace; when a home is for sale, it must be in top shape for showing. Make sure that all staging details are in place well before you put your home up for sale. Keep your home show-room ready at all times. Try playing soothing and inviting music softly in the background (like smooth jazz or classical) to welcome guests into the home. Set the temperature to a comfortable 75 degrees for guests, and keep all personal items out of sight. There will be occasions when a real estate agent will call unexpectedly to show your home; be prepared!
9. Lighten up
Renew the look of your home by replacing dated light fixtures, and keeping rooms as well lit as possible. The more well lit that a room is, the bigger that space feels. Potential buyers can then get the best possible sense of what the space is like inside the home.
10. Consider an inspection
It may be a good idea to consider hiring a professional inspector to make sure that everything is functioning properly in your home. Knowing that the foundation of the home, as well as the electrical wiring and the plumbing are all up to code, can be a huge sense of security for both seller and buyer during the home sale process.
Utilizing these staging tips can drastically improve your home's selling potential.