Believe it or not, prepping your home for sale doesn’t need to feel like a chore; instead, it can actually be fun! One key element whose importance is frequently overlooked is home staging. Whether that’s choosing the right color palette, choosing what to display in your home, or a factor as simple as lighting, Mynor & Associates is here to highlight some of the key do’s and dont's of home staging so that your home doesn’t sit on the market. So what are these helpful tips and tricks we keep boasting about? Let’s explore!
LIGHT, LIGHT, AND MORE LIGHT
Despite what you’ve heard, great lighting isn’t just important for bomb selfies! While this element may appear too simple to pay close attention to, it’s important to remember that good lighting has the capacity to sell your house for you. Not only does it highlight essential features of your home that might otherwise be overlooked, but it also adds further dimension and depth to each space of the home. Whether you’re working with natural or aesthetic lighting, these levels of luminescence have the superpower of making a space feel bigger and more modern than it may appear at first glance.
LIFE IS FULL OF GRAY AREAS - AND SO SHOULD YOUR HOME!
Subtle gray tones are a prime way of making a boring room feel crisp, modern, and clean. Whether you’re working with vaulted ceilings or a cozy studio interior, grayscale tones like mercury, charcoal, pewter, or silverstone all have a distinct way of inspiring a wealth of stylistic ideas and opportunities in the minds of potential homebuyers. Shades like these also photograph exceptionally well, making your home stand out even further! Despite your personal tastes, it’s best to steer clear of bright colored accent walls or bold, neon colors that could scare away the potential buyers you’re trying to attract. Characteristics like these might work against you since they are difficult to build a room around and require the extra effort of removing and dismantling before the next homeowner can add their personal touches. Instead, a more neutral color palette is ideal since it is more buildable and can be matched by an assortment of other colors and accents.
REPLACE PERSONAL ITEMS WITH UNIQUE TOUCHES
It comes as no surprise that your home could tell a million stories about who you are as a person; after all, you live there! But when staging a home, it is ever crucial for the potential buyer to envision themselves living in your space. As such, removing personal effects like wedding photos and religious items are ideal. Instead, you can be smart about the unique touches you replace them with. Patterned throw pillows, decorative jars or vases, and fresh flowers are strong ways of pulling together and complimenting a space.
COMPLIMENTARY STAGING CONSULTATIONS
Interested in learning more about how you can optimize your space? Not only do we offer COMPLIMENTARY STAGING CONSULTATIONS at Mynor & Associates when you choose to list with us, but we've even taken this feature VIRTUAL via FaceTime, Zoom, or Google Meet in order to accommodate your needs and concerns amidst COVID-19! Feel free to contact us at mynor@mynorandassociates.com or (301) 437-1622 so we can set up your appointment with our in-house, ASP Accredited Stager, Ina, TODAY!
