You can find plenty of tips on how to stage and prepare your home for sale online. Experts agree that in home staging it’s hugely important to “declutter, de-personalize, and neutralize” your visible spaces because buyers look first at the photos online and make judgements quickly! In fact, if they don’t like what they see online, they may never actually step foot in your home.
Behind Closed Doors
Because of this trend to “shop online first”, many homeowners (and even some professional home stagers) skip what’s behind closed doors since these spaces are not visible in the photos. What’s worse, they use these spaces to cram items that were removed during the staging process. I promise you this: buyers will absolutely look in these spaces to see if there is enough room for their items. Decluttering here is crucial.
While it’s true that buyers won’t open your dresser or nightstand, they will most definitely open closets, kitchen cabinets and drawers, and look in bathroom vanities. They are buying these spaces. It’s important that they be super clean, organized, and appear roomy.
Storage Space is Critical
Attics, basements, and garages are also frequently ignored since they are generally not in the photos. These storage spaces are critically important for buyers as they consider their options. Clean, light, and organized will add to the value of the home. It’s a big investment so seeing every nook and cranny provides comfort that there is room for all their stuff. They can also assess how the house has been maintained.
There are many things to consider when preparing a home for sale. We encourage our clients to do everything they can to minimize objections and create more pros than cons for buyers as they evaluate your home.
At Smartly Organized we don’t stage just for the photo shoot – we go beyond the superficial and conduct a walk-through of your whole house with the critical eye of a potential buyer. We address every inch of your space to set the stage for a smooth and easy transition for you and your family. The reality – it’s a huge undertaking that you simply can’t get done “in your free time”. We have the know-how, the process, and the skilled team to get it all done for you. Better yet, after we’re done, your house will look amazing and can command a great selling price. Schedule your consultation now – we’re ready to work with you.