By Becky O’Brien
Here in the northwest suburbs of Minneapolis, the summer selling season is well under way, with many homes fetching top dollar after only a short while on the market. If you’re aiming to sell your Minneapolis suburban area home in July, how do you make your property stand apart from the pack? For starters, first impressions are everything and there are few better ways to entice potential buyers than readying your rooms through staging. Take a look at a few tips below to easily and inexpensively stage your home to its maximum potential.
- Say Goodbye to Clutter
When house hunters tour your home, they are imagining their own lives unfolding inside those walls. Clutter of any kind not only dampens the buyer’s imagination, but also makes your home seem smaller, less clean, and thoroughly lived in. By paring down on your excess items—from overstuffed closets and pantries to knick-knacks crowding the mantelpiece or mismatched furniture—you free up valuable neutral space for a homebuyer to see your home’s bones and imagine their own artwork and décor in its place.
- The Right Light
When professional photographers plan a shoot, lighting plays a huge role in how a subject is received and documented. The same is true when staging your home. Swap out overly high wattage bulbs for softer whites, or utilize floor and table lamps rather than rely on overhead fixtures. Creating a warm ambiance through inviting lighting fills a house with a cozy feeling, and buyers will be able to imagine themselves right at home.
- Neutralize Your Space
While you may enjoy the occasional splash of color in your home décor choices, erring toward a more neutral palette can give a home attractively minimalist visual appeal, allowing buyers in the Minneapolis suburban area to project their own tastes on the space—an asset in the Twin Cities competitive market. In fact, bold impact walls in bright hues net lower offers, as potential buyers anticipate repainting costs. Instead, try painting walls a light white, and swap loud textiles and décor for cool, neutral tones.
- Incorporate Nature
Professionally staged homes always include fresh flowers in their displays, bringing in fresh scents and a pop of natural flair. You can do the same for less by using your yard’s own offerings. A few small, well selected clippings from a magnolia tree, or a bouquet made from a flowering shrub can add a personal touch to your space while bringing a sense of the outdoors in.
Sure, staging can make or break an open house or professional real estate photos, but the surest way to get the most for your home this summer selling season is to partner with a real estate agent who knows the ins and outs of properly prepping a home for market. Contact us today to learn more about earning top dollar for your home this July. Give us a call today at (763) 478-8111 for a free staging consultation!