| DIY Do-it-yourself |
- How to arrange furniture so as to have both a pleasing look for the room and good flow.
- How to establish focal points so that buyers will remember your home after seeing eight others.
- How to highlight special or unique features of your home. Also, how to minimize negative features, i.e.
small or odd shaped rooms, too high or low ceilings, poor view, etc.
- Picking the right colors of paint to make a room appear larger, or to lower a ceiling that is too high.
- How to chose colors that are pleasing to a buyers eye; that will let them easily imagine how nice their
furniture will look in your home; that makes the room look bigger.
- How to take advantage of music and fragrances to entice a buyer and stimulate their imagination.
DIY need to educate themselves on these, as well as, a number of other subjects regarding staging concepts
and techniques. Websites like Staging101.com are very useful, with lots of free information. Plus having a
Home Seller’s Checklist will be helpful.
| Yes and No Yes, you can stage your home yourself. With only a few dollars and a little time, you can make a big impact on buyers. However, you must follow some very basic staging rules and guidelines if your want to create a strong emotional appeal and overcome some of the short comings of your home. |
For those who chose to stage their own home, rather than hire a
professional home stager, it is important to understand basic staging
concepts and rules. They are key to your success. You should start by
getting a few educational books, materials and guidelines.
Guidelines and concepts that are important include:
professional home stager, it is important to understand basic staging
concepts and rules. They are key to your success. You should start by
getting a few educational books, materials and guidelines.
Guidelines and concepts that are important include:
| What does a Professional Home Stager offer and how much does it cost? Where can I find a Professional Home Stager in my area? |
Tim Johnson, and many other top agents recommend that
sellers read "Top Dollar for Your Home" as part of their
preparations for sale. They consider it a must read and a
complete guide for how to properly get a home ready for sale.
sellers read "Top Dollar for Your Home" as part of their
preparations for sale. They consider it a must read and a
complete guide for how to properly get a home ready for sale.
