People do not buy an apartment or house, they buy a home. First impressions matter - it is not good to underestimate them, and a bad impression is very difficult to fix. Thanks to home staging, the selling price of a property can increase by up to 10%, sometimes even more. Its main benefit is therefore the acceleration and facilitation of the sale and the increase of the property's value. We will prepare your property for sale so that it makes a good or better impression at first glance, attracts buyers on the internet, and stands out among the many properties enough that they will call and schedule a viewing. We have a wide range of furniture elements and interior accessories that can enhance or fill your empty property at minimal cost, and we also provide valuable advice on how to clean up and prepare the property for sale.
Home Staging
Home staging is an effective tool that helps you sell your property faster and at a higher price. Its goal is to make the property attractive to potential buyers. The owner of the property being sold must put themselves in the buyer's shoes and try to look at the entire interior objectively. Sometimes this is difficult when the person has spent many years in that apartment or house. The real estate agency must be the one who goes through the entire property with their client and advises on what needs to be done. Often, it is just ordinary little things that work wonders.
Basic rules of home staging
Cleaning, removing distracting elements A clean, open, spacious area without things that distract attention is the foundation of success. You should look at cleaning positively. Think of this process as the beginning of packing, which you would have to do sooner or later anyway. Most properties look better with less furniture. Therefore, remove everything that gets in the way, blocks hallways, etc. Pay special attention to your bathroom and kitchen, especially the kitchen counter. Particularly for properties in original condition, it is advisable to first prepare them, i.e., remove existing furniture, paint, and make minor repairs. We can also arrange this service for you. When excess things are removed, the space immediately appears larger. Emotions sell, and the perception of space is another thing the buyer will be interested in during the viewing. Moreover, the buyer can better imagine how they will create their new home according to their wishes.
De-personalization Everyone has a slightly different taste. What you like may not necessarily appeal to a potential buyer. That is why it is important not only to clean the property but also to remove all personal items (e.g., family photos). Simply put, the goal is to make the property neutral and appealing.
Minor repairs A small investment in minor repairs is worth it. Replace burnt-out lightbulbs, fix plaster imperfections, tighten loose door handles, etc. These are small things that do not cost much, but they are worth it. You cannot fix a bad first impression later.
Harmonizing colors and making it cozy
Pleasant atmosphere can then be created by candles, clean towels, color-coordinated blankets or decorative pillows, cut flowers in a vase. Or the smell of freshly brewed coffee.
The goal of home staging
Simply put, the goal is to prepare the interior so that potential buyers can imagine living in it. The main intention is to highlight the strengths and show the space. Home staging in no way hides deficiencies but strengthens the positive aspects of the property and allows potential buyers to imagine the property as their pleasant future home, and increases the selling price of the property for the seller.
Would you like advice on selling your property and preparing it for the listing so that it really stands out? Contact us.