Hi, I am selling my house. should i decorate (stage) or not.?

I am wanted to sell my house fast. I have been getting alot of different feedback. some say to stage and decorate like paint add pictures flowers ect. and some say to take out everything and leave the walls white the bathroom bare with nothing in it. not drapes ect. I don't have anything on the windows right now I don't have any neighbors so i don't need anything on the windows. please let me know what you think.

Hi, I am selling my house. should i decorate (stage) or not.?
Here's How:





1. Disassociate Yourself With Your Home.


Say to yourself, "This is not my home; it is a house -- a product to be sold much like a box of cereal on the grocery store shelf.


Make the mental decision to "let go" of your emotions and focus on the fact that soon this house will no longer be yours.


Picture yourself handing over the keys and envelopes containing appliance warranties to the new owners!


Say goodbye to every room.


Don't look backwards -- look toward the future.





2. De-Personalize.


Pack up those personal photographs and family heirlooms. Buyers can't see past personal artifacts, and you don't want them to be distracted. You want buyers to imagine their own photos on the walls, and they can't do that if yours are there! You don't want to make any buyer ask, "I wonder what kind of people live in this home?" You want buyers to say, "I can see myself living here."





3. De-Clutter!


People collect an amazing quantity of junk. Consider this: if you haven't used it in over a year, you probably don't need it.


If you don't need it, why not donate it or throw it away?


Remove all books from bookcases.


Pack up those knickknacks.


Clean off everything on kitchen counters.


Put essential items used daily in a small box that can be stored in a closet when not in use.


Think of this process as a head-start on the packing you will eventually need to do anyway.





4. Rearrange Bedroom Closets and Kitchen Cabinets.


Buyers love to snoop and will open closet and cabinet doors. Think of the message it sends if items fall out! Now imagine what a buyer believes about you if she sees everything organized. It says you probably take good care of the rest of the house as well. This means:


Alphabetize spice jars.


Neatly stack dishes.


Turn coffee cup handles facing the same way.


Hang shirts together, buttoned and facing the same direction.


Line up shoes.





Rent a Storage Unit.


Almost every home shows better with less furniture. Remove pieces of furniture that block or hamper paths and walkways and put them in storage. Since your bookcases are now empty, store them. Remove extra leaves from your dining room table to make the room appear larger. Leave just enough furniture in each room to showcase the room's purpose and plenty of room to move around. You don't want buyers scratching their heads and saying, "What is this room used for?"





Remove/Replace Favorite Items.


If you want to take window coverings, built-in appliances or fixtures with you, remove them now. If the chandelier in the dining room once belonged to your great grandmother, take it down. If a buyer never sees it, she won't want it. Once you tell a buyer she can't have an item, she will covet it, and it could blow your deal. Pack those items and replace them, if necessary.





Make Minor Repairs.


Replace cracked floor or counter tiles.


Patch holes in walls.


Fix leaky faucets.


Fix doors that don't close properly and kitchen drawers that jam.


Consider painting your walls neutral colors, especially if you have grown accustomed to purple or pink walls.


(Don't give buyers any reason to remember your home as "the house with the orange bathroom.")


Replace burned-out light bulbs.


If you've considered replacing a worn bedspread, do so now!





Make the House Sparkle!


Wash windows inside and out.


Rent a pressure washer and spray down sidewalks and exterior.


Clean out cobwebs.


Polish chrome faucets and mirrors.


Clean out the refrigerator.


Vacuum daily.


Wax floors.


Dust furniture, ceiling fan blades and light fixtures.


Bleach dingy grout.


Replace worn rugs.


Hang up fresh towels.


Bathroom towels look great fastened with ribbon and bows.


Clean and air out any musty smelling areas. Odors are a no-no.





Scrutinize.


Go outside and open your front door. Stand there. Do you want to go inside? Does the house welcome you?


Linger in the doorway of every single room and imagine how your house will look to a buyer.


Examine carefully how furniture is arranged and move pieces around until it makes sense.


Make sure window coverings hang level.


Tune in to the room's statement and its emotional pull. Does it have impact and pizzazz?


Does it look like nobody lives in this house? You're almost finished.





Check Curb Appeal.


If a buyer won't get out of her agent's car because she doesn't like the exterior of your home, you'll never get her inside.


Keep the sidewalks cleared.


Mow the lawn.


Paint faded window trim.


Plant yellow flowers or group flower pots together. Yellow evokes a buying emotion. Marigolds are inexpensive.


Trim your bushes.


Make sure visitors can clearly read your house number.
Reply:decorate it
Reply:it needs to be decorated sparingly yes but people should be able to picture themselves living there--white walls are too stark--do everything in neutral add color in rug or pillows
Reply:definitely decorate!! Especially if you want to sell fast! You need to get the buyer's attention and show them that they could definitely live in your house. Painting makes a big difference and GET RID OF CLUTTER!!-not assuming that you have any but just in case. Oh! and you want curb appeal. Make your house welcoming and make the front door the focal point. Lure your buyers...lol-hope that helps!!
Reply:I would decorate it...make it feel homey and welcoming...but don't go over board b/c you want them to be able to envision their things in the home as well.
Reply:I think it is best to stage your home but do it in a very minimal way. . Have a few nice pieces of furniture in each room, but stay as neutral as possible with colors of accents. Also, be sure that there is lots of lighting and absolutely spotlessly clean!
Reply:These days realtors offer stagers to do your home. If yours does take advantage of it. Otherwise, the idea is to remove personal stuff, keep furniture in rooms to a minimum and tidy, keep bedding crisp and simple in whites or creams, replace unsightly window coverings with the same as the bedding, and repurpose furniture to show a potential buyer the best use of each room. Buyers need to see as much space as possible. They also have to be able to see their things in the home instead of yours. Make sure your kitchen and baths are as updated as you can afford. Buyers don't want to have to think they will have to pay out a lot of money for renovation or repainting some wild colors or wallpapers.
Reply:Yes, you absolutely want to stage your home. Buyers emotionally respond to a house %26amp; therefore prefer those that make them feel welcome - as if they would like to sit %26amp; stay for a while. This is important to have it look as attractive %26amp; inviting as possible.





Here are some home staging tips that will help:





Arrange furniture to make rooms appear as large as possible.





Make every surface shine, from ceiling fans to baseboards. Don't forget interior windows, mirrors, and floors.





Scrub every inch of the kitchen and bathrooms.





Pull weeds, rake leaves and trim overgrown shrubs, especially if they block windows or the path to your front door.





It's important to make your house generic. A fresh coat of neutral paint will make your home appear larger, brighter and more appealing to potential buyers.





Fix things like leaky faucets and sticky cabinets, and replace old screens. They may seem insignificant, but minor repairs add up in the mind of a potential buyer. They tend to overestimate how much repairs cost. You don't want to give them any reason not to put in an offer.





Let the sun shine in, and turn on the lights. Open all blinds or curtains, and make sure the house is well lit.





Be sure potential buyers are comfortable when touring your home. If it's freezing outside, leave the heat on, and if it's summer, turn on the air conditioner.



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