3 Decorating Tips To Help Sell Your Home Faster

Written by Posted On Monday, 04 December 2017 16:06

When a home goes on the market for sale, owners are encouraged to do as much as possible to show it in the best possible light. Being on the market means your home will be in competition with others, and small touches can make a big difference to potential buyers. You can make your home more appealing by decorating it in a way that helps it to photograph well and show well. Here are 3 decorating tips that can help you make the most of its good points.

1—Go Neutral

Part of smart staging of a home for sale is in creating an environment that buyers can easily see themselves living in. A fresh coat of paint in a neutral color will allow potential purchasers to envision their favorite pieces nestled in a cozy atmosphere. This doesn’t mean you have to forego all color. Well-placed “pops” of color, such as pillows, rugs and artwork, will add visual interest and make the home more attractive and appealing. If you look at some of the attractive homes at real estate websites, like RE/MAX Posh Properties, you will see that the use of neutral shades, along with strategic colors, can make homes more desirable.

2—Show Off Your Light

Take a close look at your window coverings to ensure that they are not obscuring what can be some wonderful natural light that will make your home look pleasant and upbeat. Remove or open up heavy draperies and let the light in. Update your interior lighting to ensure that all areas of the home look livable and inviting. Today’s lighting options offer many creative ways to use light as part of the décor. Take a walk through your local lighting store or search a bit online. You may find lighting options that can create a whole new look for your interior spaces.

3—Eliminate Clutter

Although you may love your collections and photographs, these items can add to a general sense of clutter. Put them carefully into boxes, ready for moving, and allow your home to be presented in a more orderly way. Similarly, scale down the number of children’s toys in bedrooms and play areas, to create more space. Buyers appreciate a feeling of openness and order in a home, and your efforts will make the home interior cozy and restful.

If you have been in your home for a number of years, you have probably arranged and decorated it exactly to your liking. However, when a home is for sale, an owner must picture through the eyes of a potential buyer. If you work to make your home interiors neater and better organized, buyers will be able to project their own needs onto the setting. These tips will help you to create an environment that allows them to see themselves living there on a day-to-day basis. Follow these tips, and you will be rewarded with a faster sale.

 

 

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Lizzie Weakley

 About the Author: Lizzie Weakley is a freelance writer from Columbus, Ohio. She went to college at The Ohio State University where she studied communications. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors and long walks in the park with her 3-year-old husky Snowball.

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