How To Decorate For Maximum Resale Value

It is all about how you decorate for maximum resale value in order to attract buyers and make them feel at home when preparing a home to go on the market. Often, a buyers’ decision to put in an offer is equally determined by the floor plan as it is the overall “feel” of the home which is exhibited by staging the home. Builders show off out model homes in fantastically beautiful decor instead of showing the home empty. Why do you think that is? It is important to create a space that is warm and inviting to the general public.

Before getting to the decorating process, there are a lot of important steps to consider, such as curb appeal and extremely important things like de-cluttering, depersonalizing, and making necessary repairs. After those things are accomplished, sprucing up your house’s decor is another important step before putting your house on the market for potential buyers. These tips will show you how to decorate for maximum resale value and attract the most number of buyers.

Get inspiration from model homes. They are the best example for what a staged home should look like. Model homes are completely staged by professional designers to maximize the beauty of the house and attract the most buyers as possible. They are perfect examples of what you should be doing to your home to make it market ready. It is important to notice all of the little details added to each space to make it warm and inviting and leave a lasting impression in buyers’ minds.

Go through your home and make sure each room has a specific purpose. As silly as it may seem, buyers can become easily puzzled on how to use a space if it isn’t immediately obvious. If a room is being used for more than one purpose, it can be confusing. Make sure each room has its own identity, for example; a guest bedroom OR an office, not both. A few staged key pieces to get the point across what purpose the room serves, is all you need.

Source

Neutral spaces are great for resale because neutrals give the buyers a chance to imagine a blank canvas. To add some interest to a space and keep it from getting boring, you can try either painting an accent wall or ceiling with a lighter or darker shade of whatever neutral you’re using. This is a great way to add depth and flavor to the space. This little bit of dimension will make the space more visually interesting and inviting.

Countryliving

Accessorize with color. Accent pillows, a throw, vases, a base to a lamp and other pretty accessories in coordinating colors will bring the neutrals from bore to score without turning off buyers, because all the colors are easily changeable. Fresh flowers are a great way to bring in some color and add an organic element. Take a peek at last weeks blog 5 easy ways to add color to home decor for more tips.

www.niceandnicer.com

Creative artwork adds character. You can go on Pinterest for some wonderful DIY ideas for wall art or purchase some inexpensive artwork such as photos from www.AllPosters.com that you can put in a simple black frames and hang throughout your home. All staged model homes adorn some nice pieces of artwork because it gives a home the appearance of a warm and finished look.

Area rugs create warmth and can bring in color and or texture. They help define a space, particularly in an open floor plan home. If there are any problem areas in your flooring, they can do a great job in hiding those spots. Just make sure the rugs aren’t in awkward spots that it makes it obvious you are trying to hide something unpleasant.

source

A light home is a bright home. Light is one of the most important factors in any home on the market, because light makes a space feel fresh and open and also enhances the size of the space. Buyers hate to walk into a dark, dingy space so it is crucial that you choose window treatments that are lightweight and easy to keep open during showings. For dark corners or rooms without enough natural light, supply them with a beautiful lamp and a high-wattage bulb.

houzz.com

With these tips, it is easy to create an atmosphere that will make buyer’s feel like they are walking into their future home. It so important to speak to a buyer’s psychology and make them feel welcome and attracted to a space they can live in for years to come.

Should your home need assistance in staging in the CT area, please Contact interior designer and home stager, Melanie Langford of All About Interiors.