Posts with tag 'Staging'

Bathrooms are essential spaces for health and hygiene, but it can be difficult to keep them clean and organized with daily use. When our agents show new listings, buyers often see bathrooms overflowing with hair and skincare products, cosmetics, toiletries, and cleaners. Although these may be essential items for the homeowner, the only thing buyers see is clutter.

Buyers looking for Bakersfield homes for sale want to see clean, organized rooms that reflect a comfortable, inviting home. If you're thinking about selling your home, it may be time to declutter your bathroom and show potential buyers a tidy, organized space with a relaxing vibe.

• Organize the Linen Closet
  While some linen closets are in the bathroom, others may be in a nearby hallway or bedroom. Either way, you can be assured that buyers will open them to inspect the storage space. Before they do, take the time to organize your blankets, quilts, throws, bed linens, towels and washcloths, and any other items you store in your linen closet. For a fresh, inviting smell, hang potpourri on small closet hooks.

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Preparing to add your home to the list of Bakersfield homes for sale? Your listing photos can make or break your sale. First impressions matter and those listing photos give homebuyers the first impression of your property. As much as 80% of house hunters start the search for homes on the web, and if the photos accompanying your home's listing are not attractive, the buyer will be dissuaded from giving your home a second thought. Conversely, good photos can turn views into in-person showings. Here are the areas to bring into focus when you take your listing photos.

• Living Room
  The living room is a common place for families to spend quality time together. It should be staged and photographed with functionality, comfort, and square footage in mind. You can increase your home's appeal and help buyers envision life in your home by decluttering and removing personalized items from the living area, painting the space a neutral tone, professionally cleaning the carpet. Incorporate additional lights to display the full size of the room. Decorate with abstract artwork, fresh flowers, and greenery to breathe life into the room. Define the space and rearrange your furniture to make the space warm and inviting. Also, let in natural light to make the room appear bigger.

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Homebuyers have a keen eye for details. You would be surprised at the things they mention to our agents as they walk through your home. From the color of the walls to the choice of the flooring materials, the following are some of the six most common things prospective buyers will notice as they inspect your home:

1. Illumination. Homebuyers want sunny spaces to enjoy. They shun dark and dreary rooms and prefer bright and cheery bedrooms, bathrooms, living rooms, kitchens, and more. For this reason, we strongly recommend hanging and pulling back light curtains and installing bright light bulbs before taking any photos or scheduling a walkthrough.
   
   
2. Space. Prospective buyers want to know if your home has enough space to store their belongings, raise their children, engage in hobbies, and entertain guests. If your home feels stuffed and cramped, most buyers will take a pass and drive on down the road. This is why we strongly recommend holding garage sales, donating to Goodwill, and hauling any excess furniture, clothing, and clutter away via mobile storage solutions before a client ever walks through the home.
   
   

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Depending on a home seller's personal schedule and individual needs, they may find themselves in a situation where they need to sell and stage a vacant home. Perhaps they needed to quickly move to their new home, or maybe the property was a rental and the tenant recently vacated the space. 

Our agents know that staging a vacant home poses some unique challenges, but it also provides a few advantages. For example, it's often much easier to keep a vacant home clean than one that's owner-occupied. You don't have to worry about whisking away pets and children when it's time for a showing or open house. Here are some staging tips to follow to maximize the potential of a vacant home.

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