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Selling a home during the holidays can be challenging due to the festive distractions and the potential for inclement weather here in Michigan. However, with the right strategy, you can make your home stand out and appeal to potential buyers. Here are some tips from our staging professionals for staging and selling a home during the holidays:
- Keep decorations tasteful: Decorate your home, but avoid going overboard with holiday decorations. Opt for a neutral and elegant theme that appeals to a wide range of buyers. Choose colors that complement your décor, and be judicious when choosing very religious or personal decorations.
- Enhance curb appeal: Winter can be tough on your home’s exterior. Make sure your driveway and walkways are clear of snow and ice, and keep the yard well-maintained. Consider adding some outdoor holiday lights to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
- Create a cozy ambiance: Highlight the cozy and inviting aspects of your home. Use soft throws, warm lighting, and scented candles to make your space feel inviting and comfortable. A crackling fire in the fireplace, if you have one, can add to the ambiance.
- Let in the Light: Winter’s weaker sunlight and shorter days can make a home feel gloomy. Be sure to open drapes (or even consider removing them) to allow in plenty of natural light, and increase the wattage in your lamps, where appropriate.
- Highlight winter features: Emphasize the advantages of your home during the winter months. If you have energy-efficient windows, a heated garage, or a well-insulated attic, make sure to mention these selling points in your listing and during showings.
- Professionally stage your home: The holidays are busy enough without adding a home sale to the list. Our staging professionals can get your home photo- and showing-ready in just a day or two, with minimal disruption to your life during this hectic time.
Selling a home during the holidays can be a rewarding experience with the right approach. By creating a warm and inviting atmosphere with professional staging and a skilled real estate agent, you can increase your chances of selling your home quickly and at a favorable price, even during the hectic holiday season!
As summer wanes and we head into the crisp, cooler weather of fall, it’s the perfect time to give your home a touch of autumn magic. Especially if you’re listing your home for sale, now’s the time to create a Fall vibe that any potential buyer would love. Our staging professionals share some fun and easy ideas to help you bring that cozy, seasonal vibe indoors.
Let’s Talk Colors!
No need for a home make-over…just add some fall hues. Think deep reds, burnt oranges, warm yellows and rustic browns. Swap out your usual throw pillows, blankets, curtains, or even a piece of wall art for something that has an autumnal vibe. These colors will instantly give your place that comfy, fall feel. And guess what? These warm, inviting tones can make potential buyers feel right at home and, even if you’re not listing your home for sale, your family will enjoy the fall touches as the days grow shorter.
Bring A Bit Of The Outdoors In
Fall centerpieces are easy to create and so affordable! Grab a bunch of gourds, pumpkins, pinecones, and colorful leaves. Arrange them in a cool bowl or on a tray and add some candles or fairy lights for that extra cozy glow. Display your masterpiece on a dining table, coffee table, or wherever you want to make a statement. This easy project not only adds charm to your home but also gives potential buyers a taste of the warm, welcoming atmosphere they can expect.
Think Textures and Textiles
Swap out those summery fabrics for warm and fuzzy materials like flannel, wool, and faux fur. Dress up your sofa with throws and toss pillows in autumn colors. Not only will they look inviting, but they’ll also keep you snug on those chilly evenings. Our stagers know that cozy textiles can make your home feel more inviting and make buyers more likely to linger and imagine themselves living there.
Set a Fall Table
Take your dining experience up a notch with autumn-themed table settings. Grab some rustic tableware, linen napkins in fall colors, and seasonal table décor. This attention to detail can make your home feel inviting and appealing to potential buyers.
Cozy Aromas
When we close up our homes against the autumn chill, indoor odors can become more noticeable. A deep cleaning is a great place to start. A scented candle (we like cinnamon, apple, pumpkin spice, or woodsy aromas) add a subtle scent. And a bowl of pretty, autumnal potpourri adds both visual and olfactory delight. Our stagers caution home sellers to be judicious about adding too much scent as it could lead potential buyers to think you are covering up some unpleasant odors. Less is more!
Bringing autumn vibes into your home is all about embracing the season’s natural beauty and creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. You don’t have to go overboard – just throw in some warm colors, cozy fabrics, and a dash of nature-inspired decor. And the best part? These tips work even when you’re staging your home for sale. By making your home feel cozy and welcoming, you can help potential buyers see it as their future dream home. Get creative, and let your home become a cozy haven for this wonderful season, whether you’re staying or selling! And if you’re thinking about selling, let us help!
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November is Home Staging Awareness Month, this is a month where the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA), NAR, professional home stagers, real estate agents and other industry professionals raise awareness about the benefits of working with a home stager.
Home staging is the preparation and presentation of a home to make it look its best and appear move-in-ready to the largest pool of potential buyers. Along with professional real estate photos, it is one of the best ways to market the property for sale. Staging is not decorating, it’s proven and applied market research on what makes your house feel like a buyer’s dream home.
Typically, when we use the term “staging” it refers to furnishing a home. However, decluttering, and other minor improvements are usually prep work and part of the gig too. Depersonalizing a space is key. Staging transforms plain painted box-rooms into realistic and inspiring home environments. Most importantly, specifics used by a professional home stager will show a home isn’t just a collection of empty rooms, it’s a comforting and warm lifestyle waiting to happen.
Home staging benefits both buyers and sellers (and of course, the agent as well). It helps potential buyers to visualize themselves living in the home, as well as overlook flaws. For sellers, staged homes sell faster, better terms, and for more money. Staging a property has a remarkable impact on a buyer’s choice to see a property in person, which would ultimately lead to a great offer. Also, it is key to letting your sellers know that you work with a company that has a well-known track record. Impact Home Staging Experts has been practicing this art and science since 2004, and we are dedicated to getting it right every time.
Professional staging is your secret weapon, and one you should always rely on. We want to be real estate agent’s go-to. Our goal is to elevate not only the value of the property but elevate the agent’s value and brand. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, 82% of buyers’ agents report that professional staging helps clients visualize a home as their own. 99% of millennials start their home search online, so it’s more critical than ever that sellers make a positive and lasting impression.
Why choose Impact?!
When you decide to sell your home, the stress of preparing it for sale can be overwhelming and chaotic. As proven by NAR statistics, the right furniture lay outs, windows, and art can increase the sales price of the home – but how do you choose? How do you see the home you’ve live in any different? One of the crazy truths of the real estate is that furniture lay outs and color pallets do make a difference. But you will already have enough on your plate, you shouldn’t have to guess at what that difference will be.
That’s where we come in, and are happy to help. We have an amazing and dedicated team of stagers, logistics, and customer service. Our quotes are always free, and we look forward to working with you!
In this quick and easy guide, we will offer you 3 tips for the modern-day seller. With these easy-to-follow tips, you will be more than prepared for our Professional Impact Home Staging Experts to come in and do the “heavy lifting”, and your home will be ready to hit the market full sprint ahead, while standing out in this CrAzY seller’s market!
So… what is a seller’s market? According to http://www.redfin.com/definition/sellers-market A seller’s market is one in which there are more buyers than homes for sale. Since supply is less than demand, homes are higher priced and more attractive to sellers in the market. What does this mean for you as a seller in Southeast Michigan? The ball is in your court, so let us help you make your home more marketable for a slam dunk! Leaving money on the table during your time to shine is a big mistake, and we are here as your resource to make sure that does not happen.
The ball is in your court, so let us help you make your home more marketable for a slam dunk! Leaving money on the table during your time to shine is a big mistake, and we are here as your resource to make sure that does not happen.
Before you list your home for sale on the market, it is important to depersonalize your space. While the way we live in our home day-to-day is absolutely perfect for our day-to-day living, when it comes to the way we market the home for sale, it’s a whole new ballgame and completely different. Although, it is not as easy as it sounds for the homeowner that has become accustomed to the smells, layout, and look of their home. Thankfully, we have some tips we want to share with you to help depersonalize your home.
1. Give your Décor a Face Lift
Home Staging and Decorating are complete opposite. Most homeowners choose décor for their home that speaks to them on a personal level. Décor reflects personal taste. As it should, because our home is our domain, our safe space, our retreat. Although, when it comes time to appeal and attract the largest pool of potential buyers, removing that personal touch from the home is important, we call this “depersonalizing.” As soon as you list your home for sale, it is now a product that is just that… for sale.
When we come into an occupied home during our consultation, we will never turn our noses up at your current decor. But we will always explain the reason why certain styles, art, or décor should be removed to attract the perfect buyer. Pro tip: be sure to remove any overly religious, political, or otherwise offensive décor from each room before showing off the property. Our goal as the experts in home staging is to maximize the value of your home to achieve the most profitable sale.
Our goal as the Michigan Experts in Home Staging is to maximize the value of your home to achieve the most profitable sale.
2. Update and Fresh Color Palette
Not only should your décor allow many neutral palette options for buyers to work from, but so should your full home color scheme. That said, before listing your home on the market, check out the current color trends and updating with a fresh coat of paint. Pro tip: Check out this BEAUTIFUL green-hued color of the year from Sherwin Williams, Evergreen Fog http://www.sherwin-williams.com/color-of-the-year-2022. If you’re unfamiliar with neutral colors, they mainly fall in the range of beige, grey, black, and white. Although, as we stated above for Color of the Year for 2022… greens and blues can contribute a neutral feel as well. Adding pops of color with accessories and soft goods will add a “wow” factor! The objective of a neutral color palette is that it offers the perfect opportunity to create a blank canvas while still being chic, updated, and stylish.
3. Simplify Your Layout
The simplest approach will always be the most successful when it comes to the flow of your home. If a room is too busy with belongings and design choices, it can be tough for buyers to imagine and lay out their own vision on top of the property. Pro tip: Shelving units do not need to be crammed with things and stuff. Less is more. This will allow the potential buyer to visualize the possibilities of storage, and their own special pieces to display. Finding simple ways to organize a living area can be hard for homeowners; however, having a professional home stager by your side can help you find the right approach.
Also, you want to allow enough room for the potential buyers to walk through, without making it confusing to navigate. Leave plenty of space in high traffic areas, and it is helpful to not shove furniture up to the walls. Some negative space is necessary, making the room feel more spacious and airier.
Reading these helpful depersonalizing and market-ready tips for home sellers will allow you to conquer a major learning curve early on in your sale. Even with professionals by your side, having an understanding of depersonalization can make the whole staging process much more straightforward. If you’re ready to begin updating your property for the highest return possible, and you are in Southeast Michigan, Impact Home Staging Experts are your number one resource, and we are always happy to help. http://ImpactHomeStagingExperts.com