Showing posts with label How To Stage Your Home. Show all posts
Showing posts with label How To Stage Your Home. Show all posts

Monday, December 21, 2015

5 Simple Tools To Make Your Home STAND OUT

When you're selling your home at the Lake of the Ozarks, you're competing against hundreds of other homeowners. Repainting your rooms, upgrading your appliances, and fixing any obvious repairs are important tasks, but if you want your home to sell quickly, it's important to pay attention to the little details. The Property Shop at the Lake is here to help you succeed with these simple reminders.


Details Matter

When it's time to sell your home, paying close attention to every little detail is crucial. Your goal should be to create a welcoming environment that every buyer is drawn to and feels at home in. Pay close attention to the current season and strive to make your home staging efforts reflect the time of year. If you're trying to sell your home now, for example, display extra blankets, warm colors, and anything else you think will make your buyers feel comfortable and cozy. If you plan to try to sell you home in the summer, on the other hand, your decor strategies should be cool, breezy, and summery.

5 Year-Round Staging Tools

No matter what time of year you plan to sell your house in Osage Beach, there are a few timeless strategies you can use to make your home stand out above the rest. Here are a few tricks to keep up your sleeve.

1.  Window Treatments
Nothing dresses up a room quite like window treatments. Whether you opt for blinds, curtains, or a combination of the two, dressing up your window can be a great way to give your home a little extra appeal. If you have outdated and/or flimsy blinds, consider upgrading to nicer treatments. 

2.  Lighting
When it comes to selling your home, using the proper lighting is so important that we recently dedicated a whole blog to it (if you missed it, you can view it here). As a quick summary, it's important to use as much lighting as possible. Turn on all the overhead lights and lamps, and open all the blinds to let natural light in before every showing.

3.  Fresh Flowers
Flowers are a wonderful way to add a little life to your home, no matter what time of year it is. To bring your home staging techniques to the next level, we recommend placing fresh flowers in every room. You can vary your floral displays depending on the season, such as using dark red and/or white flowers during the winter and gentle pastels in the springtime.

4.  Pleasant Smells
The sense of smell is more closely linked to memory and emotions than almost any other sense. If your home has an unpleasant smell, selling it will most likely be a challenge. If your home has a pleasant smell, on the other hand, buyers will be subconsciously drawn to it. Bake cookies, burn a few candles, or turn on the Scentsy before a home showing.

5.  Towels, Pillows, and Blankets
Buyers are looking for environments that make them feel comfortable, cozy, and relaxed. Increase your home's appeal by tossing an extra throw over the back of the couch, adding a few accent pillows to your oversized armchair, and displaying plush, clean towels in the bathroom. 

Best Seller's Agents at the Lake!

If you're thinking about selling at the Lake, don't hesitate to reach out to one of our experienced real estate agents in Lake Ozark, MO! We have a great deal of experience representing buyers all across the Lake Area, and we would be honored to help you sell your home for the best possible price. For more information about our services for home sellers at the Lake of the Ozarks, visit our website: www.propertyshopatthelake.com/sellers

The Property Shop at the Lake
2086 Horseshoe Bend Parkway
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(573) 693-1100
(573) 480-7760


Monday, February 16, 2015

Staging Your Home - The Ultimate Cheat Sheet

If you're selling your home at the Lake of the Ozarks, it's time to become intimately acquainted with two very important words: home staging. Home staging refers to the process of setting up your home so it has maximum appeal to a wide range of potential buyers, and it is one of the most important steps you can take as you prepare to sell you home.

If you've never staged a home before, your friends at the Property Shop at the Lake are here to help you out! This cheat sheet will help you stage your home like a pro.

GENERAL HOME STAGING
~  Depersonalize the home - remove family photos, kids' artwork, etc
~  Keep home thoroughly cleaned at all times
~  Repair any cracks and/or holes in the walls
~  Keep toys, books, games, blankets, and other objects off of the floor
~  Rearrange furniture to make rooms seem more spacious (if necessary)
~  Use candles or a Scentsy to make your home smell wonderful
~  Secure valuables in a safe
~  Hang mirrors on the wall to add light and space to the home

BEDROOM STAGING
~  Make your bed every day
~  Organize your closets - or at the very least, keep the doors closed!
~  Declutter nightstands and dressers
~  Keep dirty clothes off of the floor
~  Place decorative pillows on the bed and one or two on any chairs
~  Use floor lamps and/or table lamps instead of the overhead light

BATHROOM STAGING
~  Use courtesy spray to keep your bathroom smelling nice
~  Wipe down mirrors, counters, tubs, showers, and toilets daily
~  Keep toilet lids down
~  Clean and/or replace the shower curtain
~  Declutter counters - place personal toiletries in cabinets or drawers
~  Fold all towels daily and hang neatly on racks - buy new towels if necessary
~  Keep a fresh hand towel and soap in the bathroom for prospective buyers
~  Hang a few art pieces on the walls

KITCHEN STAGING
~  Wipe down counters, stove, microwave, sink, and fridge daily
~  Declutter countertops
~  Remove stains from sinks, stoves, and other surfaces
~  Tuck sponges, brushes, and soap out of sight
~  Thoroughly clean the kitchen after every meal
~  Strategically place fresh flowers and cookbooks around the kitchen



FAMILY ROOM STAGING
~  Put away games, toys, electronics, and other belongings after every use
~  Move religious and/or political items out of sight
~  Put a floral or crystal centerpiece on the coffee table
~  Add decorative throw pillows to the couches and/or chairs
~  Soften the room with throw rugs

LAUNDRY ROOM STAGING
~  Wipe down washing machine, dryer, sinks, and counters daily
~  Keep cabinets and shelves clean and organized
~  Invest in a nice, new hamper
~  Keep dirty clothes out of sight
~  Hang artwork on the walls

This staging cheat sheet will get you started on the right track. If you'd like further help with home staging ideas, feel free to contact one of our real estate professionals at the Lake of the Ozarks! We would be happy to help you sell your Lake of the Ozarks home.


The Property Shop at the Lake
2086 Horseshoe Bend Parkway
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(573) 693-1100
(573) 480-7760