Urban Presentations’ Senior Property Stylist Caroline Roussy’s latest project. Photo by Michelle Yuen.
1. SIMPLIFY LIVING SPACES – Organize & Declutter
Have the seller remove and store unnecessary furnishings to allow better traffic flow in each room.
Clear kitchen countertops and rid the bathroom of any visible personal toiletries to portray a more spacious environment.
Organize and declutter shelves, closets and cabinets.
Pack away family portraits and other personal items of the seller’s so it is easier for a potential buyer to see themselves living in the home.
2. THINK FRESH – Clean & Neutralize
The house cannot be too clean especially in the bathrooms.
Remember that buyers may poke into places that casual visitors wouldn’t, so make sure out-of-the-way spots are cleaned too. Investing in the services of a good cleaning company is a often wise choice.
Keep blinds and curtains open to let in as much natural light as possible.
3. ASSESS REPAIRS – Update & Replace
Do a walk-through of the home with the seller and make note of flaws like stains on carpets, holes in walls, loose cabinet knobs, burnt out light bulbs, etc that can easily be repaired or replaced.
Small repairs often result in a quicker return! Don’t forget to repair the little imperfections that the seller is accustomed to living with.
4. THINK ABOUT CURB APPEAL - Create Positive First Impressions
The first impression a potential home buyer will have of a house is the exterior, so curb appeal is crucial.
A fresh coat of paint on the front door, a nicely trimmed lawn, and fresh flowers in a garden or potted plant on the front porch are quick, easy and affordable updates that pay dividends in the long run.
5. INITIATE AN EVALUATION – Feedback & Review
Invite agents to come preview the home before it gets listed. They will be another set of eyes for you when viewing the home and what they notice is what buyers will notice too.
Take honest notes of what they like and what they dislike and review your list with the seller.
6. NOTIFY URBAN PRESENTATIONS – Long gone is the sit-back-and-see-what-happens way of selling a house.
Agents and sellers want prospective buyers to come into a warm and inviting home that has been beautifully staged where they can imagine how the house would look if it were theirs.
Let us help you sell your home more quickly and with a higher return — contact us to have your home staged to sell.
7. LIST THAT HOME – Market & Sell
The seller now has a clutter free, clean, attractive and staged listing that shows like a model home and is ready to be listed for sale to wow the broadest range of potential buyers. This allows the agent to get the home listed and make a great first impression with open houses.
At Urban Presentations, we are here to help you prepare your property for sale!
Our team of talented property stylists provides gorgeous designs, on-trend staging furnishings and exceptional client care.
Whether you need full-service staging or a professional consultation give us a call at 604-875-0566 or email us at info@urbanpresentations.com to see how we can help you UPStage your space!