Hosting an open house is a tried-and-true method to get much-needed foot traffic through the door in this market, allowing potential buyers to see the beauty of your property. Through high-value marketing, exceptional curb appeal, and a stunning listing, buyers will rush to explore your property. So, how can you ensure that your home is open-house ready and eager to impress?
The key lies in neutral but inviting home staging that allows buyers to imagine themselves in the space without it appearing lived-in.
Let’s break down some tips to achieve this effect!
Professional Cleaning
A spotless home is meant to be unnoticeable, setting a standard for the cleanliness of the buyers’ future home. During this time, you have two choices. You can hire a professional cleaning company to ensure your home is spotlessly clean for your staging. If a cleaning service is out of budget, you can take it upon yourself to transform your home. Just remember to follow a detailed cleaning guide that includes furniture, baseboards, picture frames, ceiling fans, and any other easily forgettable areas in the home.
No Clutter
When a home is filled with too many magazines, family photos, kitchen appliances, or personalization, it can be difficult for a buyer to imagine themselves in the space. Remedy this by packing up anything you don’t need! Try to mimic a minimalistic lifestyle and home design with staging, leaving room for buyer imagination.
Smell Great, Sell Great
Lighting a candle right before your open house might not be enough to really sell your home in this market, especially if this property has been lived in for several years. And while the common trick of baking cookies is still a great way to have your home smelling fantastic for the day, we have some more lasting tips to keep your property in tip-top shape!
- Shampoo any carpets
- Air out the property
- Put vanilla essence in the oven
- Buy a few air-purifying plants
- Utilize essential oils
Set The Stage
Don’t let your personal taste and love for a specific style get in the way of proper home staging. While a personal touch is a fantastic contributor to selling a home, the purpose of designing a home to sell is to set the stage for buyers, alluring them to the magic of your property.
Let’s Get Selling
Ready to list your property? Or are you still working on clearing out that clutter? No matter where you are in the process of selling your home, we have some great information that can help. Follow my blog or contact me for more monthly home tips, essential homeowner projects, and advice on selling your home!
