| Preparing a home for sale for most people is kind of like expecting them to diagram the molecular structure of polyurethane and as painful as herding porcupines with their elbows. But it doesn’t have to be. The process of staging is very much like the process of writing. It’s about finding a sense of order to things. Fit. Organization. Flow. The experience of walking through a home on the market, one room at a time, should be akin to uncovering a beautiful gift by lifting thin layers of tissue paper one at a time, making hearts flutter like a clean sheet on a long line. |
| The seller’s one task is to make friends with reality. The reality of overflowing closets, obsolete cords, mismatched lightbulbs, and fringe curtains – what some might call, “disturbing to others”. |
| As real estate agents, you are therapist, confessor, business advisor and risk accessor to all the citizen pilgrims that cross your threshold. Thus, you probably could use any help you can get. Which is where I come in – armed with an arsensal of picture hangers and two decades of experience. Here is what I know for sure. |
| Light fixtures: Are the jewelry of the home. Takeaway: Swapping dated light fixtures out for contemporary, statement-lighting can take 20 years off the house. |
| Too Many Accessories: Carefully styled accessories can give ahome character, but too many can look chaotic. It instantly signals ‘cheap’ even when the accessories are super expensive. Takeaway: Less is more. |
| Collections: Turn collections into décor. A collection of almost anything can add personality to a home. Takeaway: Anything from old sporting items to vintage quilts to vinyl records. |
| Paint Colours. There’s a reason neutrals like whites, cremes, beiges and grays are recommended. Takeaway: As boring as it may be, light neutrals simply photograph better, and the goal is to get people in the door. |
| Hanging art: A gallery wall is an great way to give a blank wall a bold treatment. Gathering pieces with a similar subject matter will read more like an art installation rather than a collection of individual pieces. Takeaway: It is a clever way to incorporate small art pieces that can look minuscule on bigger walls. |
| Baskets: Can you ever have enough baskets? Takeaway: They come in handy no matter the room and what goes in them; from a plant in a living room to stuffed toys in a bedroom to cosmetics in a bathroom cabinet. |
| Plants are the secret to great décor. Not only do they add sculptureal interest in a space, but it makes the room feel more organic and close to nature. Takeaway: A vase filled with branches is an easy way to bring life and vibrancy to a room instead of the constant expense of fresh flowers. |
| Big furniture:: Many people are afraid of big accessories or furniture because they think it will overwhelm the space. But in many circumstances, their items end up being too small. Takeaway: To compensate for their mistake, they will often add more items to fill the space, which can lead to the space looking more cluttered. |
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