7 ways to decorate a house for sale.
In a weak home market, selling houses can be difficult, but one method that can help boost sales and even increase the price is "staging" your home.
The principle is to decorate both the interior and exterior of the house, focusing on making it as appealing and inviting as possible to potential buyers. Here are seven popular and globally recognized techniques that are proven to be highly effective in increasing sales:
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1. Beautify the Front Yard:
Since this is the first area passersby see, it needs to be kept clean and tidy. Plant colorful flowers or alter the exterior landscaping to create a refreshing and pleasant atmosphere.
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2. Paint and Gloss the Front Door/Entrance:
Do everything possible to ensure buyers are impressed from the moment they step inside.
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3. Repaint the Exterior and Interior:
Nothing makes a house look brighter and fresher than a new coat of paint. Refreshing can give a house a fresh look and inspire a new image, easily impressing buyers. Repainting is a worthwhile investment.
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4. Pay Attention to the Floors
Carpets, wood floors, and tiles must be immaculate, free of stains, blemishes, or dirt. For wood floors, consider reapplying sealant or polish, or replacing cracked tiles. For very old carpets, replacement is better than cleaning.
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5. Create a Green Home
To project a healthy and thriving atmosphere, place potted plants near windows to create a harmonious blend between the interior and exterior of the house. Arrange open spaces to make the house feel larger and to foster a connection with nature.
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6. Arrange Furniture Appropriately
Avoid clutter and try rearranging furniture to see if it visually enlarges main rooms. It's also crucial to remove old furniture and collectibles to depersonalize the previous owner, as these can be a significant obstacle to a sale and deter potential buyers.
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7. Eliminate Unpleasant Odors and Noises
Doing so will contribute to a more positive feeling in the home. Scented candles can be used to improve the indoor air quality. For soundproofing, plants, partitions, or insulating materials can be used.
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Understanding “Staging”
Staging is primarily a decorating technique aimed at enhancing the selling point, unlike renovation, which focuses on increasing value or “internal design” that caters to personal needs.
Studies abroad show that the main motivation for most homebuyers comes from “first impressions” – the impression formed within the first 15 seconds. This first impression is created through appropriately decorated homes for sale.
Furthermore, surveys show that during downturns in the housing market, 9 out of 10 homes sold (the first 10 sales) were those that had been properly staging for sale. Proper staging can shorten the selling time by more than half and increase the selling price by 10-15%.
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