Staging a home for sale

Making your home look as though it’s fresh on the market can increase the sale potential for prospective buyers. Staging a home like those in new housing estates will give you an advantage.

1. Create first impressions with exterior home design

Most potential buyers will do a drive-by before actually making a time to view the house, so it's important that the exterior looks just as good as the interior.

Check that the roof and gutters are clean, while ensuring the exterior walls are all in good nick. Also make sure the garden landscape is tidy.

2. Toning down by removing decor products

The decor of your home may perfectly reflect you, but may turn others off. Start to think of your house as a product - depersonalise it by removing or toning down elements that reflect your personal taste or identity.

3. Neutral colour schemes

Make sure the colour schemes in your house are neutral and unobtrusive, allowing potential buyers to imagine their own interior design ideas.

4. Housecleaning

Clean the house thoroughly before opening it for inspection. Any trace of dirt or grime will turn buyers off. Also deodorise the house, so that everything is fresh and smells appealing.

5. Interior design layout

Ensure that traffic paths throughout the house are well defined and that it's clear that every room has a purpose. Letting one room remain a 'junk' room isn't going to help you in showing your home's full potential.

6. Go for an ambient house staging

Do your best to create the most appealing ambience in the house. Buyers are looking for more than just bricks and mortar - they are also looking for a better lifestyle.

Get the most out of your home staging by consulting with an interior designer: