Quick and Easy Home Staging Tips for Busy Parents
If you are a busy parent and selling your current home, you already have a lot on your plate. You may not have time for a whole host of home improvement projects, but the right staging can help you sell your home faster and even net you more profit. So use these home staging hacks to get your home ready without spending a lot of time, effort or money:
Declutter Every Room, Including Closets
Clutter has a way of building in our homes over the years. This can be especially true of houses with children and infants. But clutter can be a dealbreaker for potential homebuyers, so you should take some steps to clear your clutter before you begin showing your home. Consult your listing agent to determine how much you need to declutter. Go through your belongings and remove as many toys, books, games, and puzzles. Think about renting a storage space nearby to safely stow away your items for staging. Oftentimes, just getting items out of your house is the best approach to staging. Consider putting extra toys, kitchen appliances that live on countertops and even items from closets and pantries into storage.
Deep Clean and Maintain a Tidy Home
In addition to decluttering, a deep cleaning is another important step in staging your home. Use a detailed cleaning list to get rid of any dirt or grime that may be lurking around your home. Don’t forget to clean those often-overlooked areas like baseboards, trim and areas under and around your stove and refrigerator. Take extra care when cleaning areas your children play in so that you can be sure to remove any stains, sticky messes or marks on walls. For many busy parents, hiring a professional cleaning service to complete a one-time deep cleaning makes more sense than spending countless hours doing the job alone. Once your home is spotless, you only need to take easy steps to keep it tidy while it is on the market.
Refresh Brightly Colored Children’s Rooms
Bright pinks, yellow and blues are a gorgeous way to add personality to children’s rooms and nurseries. But those bright paint colors can be distracting to people looking at your home. So it’s best to opt for more neutral shades throughout your home, that more buyers will be attracted to. Choose colors that are light and airy and that may even add value to your home. To protect your family, and avoid unsightly odors, use low odor paint and primer.
With the proper steps and some basic supplies, painting your rooms is a simple DIY job anyone can do. Remove all stickers, decals, and shelves from walls, and then wipe them down to remove dust. If you have furniture in your home, use drop cloths to protect items from spills and drops. New paint is a simple way to make your house look new.
Clean Up the Yard and Add Some Potted Plants
Your yard is the first thing people will see when they see your home, so make sure yours is in excellent shape. This is another area where you will want to declutter and clean, to create some curb appeal. Pick up any toys or random items that may be in your yard, both in front and back. Repair any bare or damaged spots in your lawn, and be sure to keep it mowed and edges trimmed. If you do have any flowerbeds, pick up a few bags of fresh mulch to help them look their best. If new mulch is not in your budget, fluff existing mulch to help it appear a little newer. You can also add some color to your yard and porch with a few potted flowers and plants that are easy to care for.
Staging a home can be hectic for parents. Busy schedules and multiple responsibilities make it hard to complete a multitude of projects around your home. So focus on simple steps to get your home in shape for showings, and spend less time staging your home.
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