Love your Home - Home Staging Tips to Get Your Property Ready for a Spring Sale

If you’re getting ready to sell your home this spring, then you need to show it off in its best light. You of course plan to tidy up in preparation for any photos being taken, and the resulting viewings. However, home staging is about taking that preparation to the next level, and truly showcasing what’s on offer. If you’re wondering whether it’s worth it, research published by Rightmove revealed that staged homes secure more viewings and offers and sell for 8% more than non-staged homes!

In this article we’ve shared some home staging tips that we’ve found can really improve a buyer’s perception of your property.

Improve Kerb Appeal

It’s a little bit of a cliché, but it’s true, first impressions count. From the second your home comes into view, the buyer will start forming their own impression.

Mowing the lawn, ensuring gates open smoothly or adding a new lick of paint to your front door can really make all the difference.

Listing in spring gives you the benefit of having bright and beautiful spring flowers in bloom, so add pots, planters or even a spring wreath for a burst of happy colour.

Declutter and Depersonalise

Any spring sale must start with a spring clean!

Take the time in advance of any pictures being taken to declutter your space. Break it down room by room so it doesn’t feel too overwhelming. You could start with clearing any flat surfaces, as that instantly gives the impression of more space.

You should also depersonalise your home as much as you can by putting away family photos and personal items, such as wall hangings or ornaments. This helps potential buyers envision their own things in the space instead of thinking they are intruding on your personal space.

Make it Easy to Move Around

It’s so important that buyers can move easily around your property. Walk around your home with fresh eyes - is there a chair that slightly blocks a doorway, or a unit that makes a corridor feel smaller?

Try to reorganise your space to ensure people can flow through the house easily. Get rid of anything you’re not planning to take to your next property where possible, or if it’s an option for you, you could even consider putting occasional furniture into storage.

Organise Storage Areas

We’re all guilty of hiding things away in storage spaces around our home, but buyers will want to take a look. Yes, this includes the loft and the garage!

It’s unrealistic to imagine that you could get rid of everything in there but organising it more neatly can leave a better impression. It allows the buyer to imagine their own possessions inside and is even more important for smaller properties.

Let in Natural Light

Selling in spring means you have lots of natural light that you can use to your advantage.

Open blinds and windows and remove anything that is blocking the light coming into your home. Natural light makes your rooms feel more spacious. You could even take it one step further and add a mirror that will reflect light around the room and illuminate dark corners.

Add Fresh Touches

With a move in mind, you likely don’t want to spend too much money on your existing property.

Small touches such as a fresh layer of paint in the bathroom or having your carpets professionally cleaned can sometimes be all it takes to brighten up a room.

When we live in a space for a long time, those little chips or cracks in the wall just become part of the scenery. Taking a little time to fill and smooth any that are too noticeable will add to the overall fresh look of your space.

Get the Experts in Your Corner

When you choose Heywoods, we get to know you and your home, and can advise you on how to make the very best of your property. We love finding those little details and features that will really bring your property to life and show it in its best possible light to potential buyers.

If you’re getting ready for a spring sale and would like a free, no-obligation valuation then you can book an appointment here.