When selling your home, decorating your home is a crucial step to help attract buyers and potentially increase the selling price. Here are some helpful home decorating tips for sellers who are looking to get the top-selling price for their homes.
Declutter and Depersonalize
Start by decluttering your home and removing all personal photos and memorabilia. Doing so, allows potential buyers to visualize themselves in the space and creates a more neutral space and atmosphere.
Clean and Stage the Room
Thoroughly clean your home paying special close attention to detail in windows, floors, and fixtures. Consider staging the room to encapsulate the purpose of each room. Stick with light neutral colours and arrange furniture to create an inviting and spacious feeling.
Make Small Repairs
Before showcasing your house, ensure to fix any minor details such as maintenance details that are usually left untouched. This may include fixing faucets, loose handles, and squeaky doors. Fixing these small details can make the biggest difference when it comes to selling your home.
Maximise Natural SunLight
Make use of natural sunlight when staging your home. Natural sunlight is excellent when it comes to encapsulating the interior of your home. Clean the windows to maximise brightness. If privacy is a concern, you may also consider using sheer curtains or blinds to allow some sunlight in.
Use Mirrors
When used strategically, the use of mirrors may aid in making your rooms look more spacious. Since mirrors reflect light, they may add some brightness to the room, therefore making the room appear more spacious and larger.
Fresh and Clean Smell
When showcasing your house, make sure your house smells fresh and clean. Great first impressions are crucial when it comes to selling your home. Avoid the use of strong odours, and consider using subtle scents such as fresh flowers, candles or air fresheners.
Add Simple Decor Touches
Incorporate simple decor elements such as simple flower arrangements, potted plants, and simple artistic pieces. Be careful not to overdo it with the decor as this may cause distractions to the important factors of the house.
Update paint
A fresh coat of paint can do wonders for the home’s appearance. Opt for neutral colours as this appeals to a greater range of audience buyers.