Staging sells but it can also fail! Be weary of old school tips & tricks.

If you are considering selling your home, there is no doubt you’re getting lots of advice about how to stage your home to appeal to potential buyers. Maybe you’ve spent time online reading about curb appeal, maybe your friends have given you advice about how to make your home brighter, or maybe the advice has come from family members; regardless of the source, here are a few outdated staging tricks you should consider.....Not using.

*Baking – While it’s a nice idea to have treats available, buyers know that the smell of freshly baked cookies is a trick, and they may be suspicious of any odors you’re trying to mask.

*Fresh Scents – Of course, it’s important that the home smells fresh; however, using overpowering candles or room fresheners can be overwhelming.  I am still trying to teach my husband about this in our own home. He clearly has a passion for air fresheners and it cracks me up! I’m not saying that a limited amount of air fresheners and candles throughout the house are always a bad thing, but you have to be very careful.   It’s better to open windows to allow a crisp breeze to enter the space, or perhaps place freshly cut flowers throughout the home.

*Music -It might seem like a home filled with smooth jazz would lend a relaxing feel, but it could have the opposite effect. Not only is it difficult to gauge the right volume, but it’s outdated. 

*Matchy-Matchy – Matched sets and uniform color palettes will make a home feel dated. Mix up the colors and patterns of pillows, bedspreads, and window treatments.

*Holiday Decorations – If your home is listed during a holiday, keep decorations to a minimum. Less is more for decorations of any kind; keep the home clean and as much of a blank slate as possible.

Staging a home is an art. The best strategy is to consult with an expert. As your agent and a Certified Home Marketing Specialist, I will create a strategic staging plan to ensure we  present your home in the best possible light.   Let’s discuss your unique plan today!

Leigh Ann Anderson (CHMS) (NHC)

Leigh@pinnaclera.com

469-951-6598

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