4 Mistakes to Avoid When Staging Your

Lake Zoar Real Estate

Putting your Lake Zoar real estate on the market is an exciting and overwhelming time. The place holds special memories for you and your family. In fact, it is normal to feel a sense of protectiveness when it comes to your home. However, this attachment may cause you to make some common mistakes when staging your home. You can avoid these by knowing these common home staging pitfalls.

1. Getting too personalSometimes, homeowners tend to forget that home staging is intended to create a neutral canvas that will appeal to the majority of buyers looking for Lake Zoar homes for sale. It is all about de-personalizing your home, and creating model home appearance that will look attractive to almost everyone. When staging your home, avoid bringing in your unique style and creating a look that appeals to just you.

2. Covering up major problems with your homeAnother common home staging mistake that people often commit is trying to cover up major flaws in their properties. Although there are strategic staging techniques, you should avoid being dishonest with the true condition of your home.

Remember that you are legally responsible for not disclosing certain things when selling your Lake Zoar waterfront home. Do not use staging to cover up any defects. Instead, fix the problem and maximize the appearance of a beautiful property.

3. Thinking more is better when it comes to furnitureWhen dealing with pieces of furniture, it is best to remove or reduce the amount and size in the home. Keep in mind that furniture is used to define the purpose of space. If there are pieces of furniture in the way, remove or rearrange them to open up space.

4. Over staging or understagingRemember to keep it simple and neutral when staging your home. While you may be tempted to borrow some items or buy some stuff to stage your home, avoid going over the top with staging. You might end up making your room look cluttered or worse than it started.

However, if there are empty rooms in your home, do not leave them as is. An empty space may feel open but it can also make buyers feel cold. If the room is empty, some buyers might find it difficult to imagine themselves in your home. Stage your bare rooms so that buyers will want to live in the space.

Staging your home is all about showcasing your property’s best features and highlights. Avoid these common mistakes to communicate a home that looks cared for and well-maintained. Visit http://www.

CandlewoodLakeCTRealEstate.com today for more home selling ideas.

If you want to work with a real estate professional who can assist you in buying or selling Candlewood Lake homes, call me,

Deborah Laemmerhirt, at (203) 994-4297. I have the knowledge, expertise, and

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