What does home staging involve?
Each property is different. However, there are a number of techniques that may be used in the staging of a home, that could include rearranging what you already have, adding appropriate artwork, accessories, and furniture, etc., choosing paint colors, arranging for contractors to perform necessary services, etc. The bottom line is that a home stager will work with you to determine what must be done to sell your home and help you make it happen.
Home Staging is, therefore, not about making major renovations like tearing down walls or building additions so you don’t have to spend a fortune. It’s all about accentuating the best features your home has to offer. You also want to appeal to the broadest population, so a few things are critical – stick to clean lines, neutral tones, de-clutter and remove all personal items so a potential buyer can visualize themselves living there as opposed to being distracted. Such things include family photos, fridge magnets and even personal hair/body products lined up in the shower. These small changes make a huge impact however; that is only the beginning. This is where working with a professional is essential in order to provide an objective point of view and suggest changes based on basic design principles – Balance, Colour, Focal Point, Harmony, Scale/Proportion and Texture. The Staging business doesn’t end here. Most people fall in love with the way their home feels once they have had it st
