Here’s a little-known fact: Home buyers will often decide whether they like a home or not within the first several seconds of stepping foot in the home!
And oftentimes, those first-impressions prove to be quite strong and long-lasting.
Thus, as a Canton home seller, it’s critical that your home gives the best first impression possible. You never know – it could end up leading to a sale!
Below, you’ll find professional tips on how you can guarantee that your Canton home shows well.
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Many people don’t realize this but staged homes almost always sell quicker and for higher prices than un-staged or vacant homes.
But staging a home is about more than just cleaning and organizing! It’s about making your home appear as move-in ready as possible.
Staging appeals to all five of your senses. It creates a warm and inviting ambiance for Canton home buyers. It makes your home feel bigger, cheerier and warmer than ever before!
Here are some ways in which you can successfully stage your Canton home – without having to hire a professional stager to do so!
- First, make sure to give your home a thorough cleaning
- Declutter your home. If you haven’t used it in more than a year, throw it out!
- Organize knick-knacks in odd-numbered groupings
- Appeal to home buyers’ tactical sense by laying out soft fabrics, like silk or satin
- Set out plants (fake or real!) around your home to make it seem warmer
- Set the dining room table with plates and silverware to help home buyers envision dining there
- Play soft, relaxing music throughout the home
- Consider baking cookies immediately before a showing. Everyone loves the smell of freshly-baked cookies, which elicits a feeling of warmth and comfort
- Set out a large bowl of fruit in the kitchen (real or fake) – not only is this visually appealing but it also helps home buyers envision themselves cooking and eating in the kitchen one day.
- Dress up the bathrooms by setting out luxurious-looking bathroom products in a beautiful and well-organized basket.
- In the backyard, consider arranging patio furniture like you would while entertaining guests. Also, make sure your plants are well-pruned.
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Hopefully today’s Canton real estate blog has taught you something new about how you can prepare your home for showings.
For more expert Wayne County home selling advice, please feel free to contact me, Noel Bittinger.
I also invite you to take some time to check out my free Canton home-selling resources online, including:
Until next time,
Noel