Are you planning on listing your home for sale this fall? If so, here are some helpful and easy tips that can go a long way this season!
How to Stage a House for Fall (Like a Pro)
1. Clean, Clean, Clean
A spring cleaning is needed in the fall if you plan on listing your property for sale. Remember that potential buyers will be looking at things you normally wouldn’t think twice about, like baseboards, under sinks, cabinets, etc. A dirty home is sure to deter buyers.
2. Set the Scene of Fall
Use seasonal smells like pumpkin, vanilla, apple or cinnamon to allure buyers' noses. Tasteful fall décor like leaves, pumpkins or fresh fall flowers can also be a fun way to make your home stand out from the others they might be viewing. HGTV also mentions that because the days get shorter in the fall, it is very important to open your blinds in every room to have as much natural light throughout your home as possible. You can also set up a few extra lamps if you feel like a room is too dark.
3. Add Fall Colors or Fabrics to Your Home
We suggest painting your home in neutrals and decorating with color to add that special pop. In the fall, you want to stage your rooms to have a warm and cozy feel. That can be easily achieved by adding colors of red, yellow and orange on curtains, blankets or pillows. Also, heavier textures like wool, burlap or corduroy can also help make a room feel like autumn.
4. Make Sure Your Home is Ready for Thanksgiving
Fall means Thanksgiving, which means family will be visiting. Make sure to declutter the house to make it seem like it wouldn't get cramped with family and friends visiting. This is also the perfect time to have fun and set your dining room table just like you would for holiday guests.
5. Focus on the Fireplace
If your den or living room has a fireplace, make sure to get it working properly because during this time of year, it becomes the center of attention. Stage it with wood, tools or even a sitting area around it. Potential buyers will love the idea of having the option to curl up with a warm blanket by the fire.
6. Exterior is Just as Important as Interior
Sellers should focus on ways to boost curb appeal like painting the front door, adding a pumpkin outside or even a decorative wreath. Sellers should also maintain their yard by cutting the grass, raking leaves and making sure plants are tended to. After all, it is the first thing potential buyers will see.
Staging Recap
To recap, first make sure your home is as clean in the fall as it after your annual spring cleaning. Next, set the scene of fall by playing to a potential buyer’s senses; smell and sight are easy to appease in the fall by lighting a candle and decorating with fall colors and textures. Declutter your home and make sure it is ready for all the visitors the holiday season will bring. If your home has a fireplace, make sure it is functioning and staged for use. Good curb appeal can be acheived by taking care of your yard and adding fall decorations like a pumpkin or wreath to your door. Lastly, make sure you have a great agent lined up for your real estate needs. Akers Ellis has a professional and hardworking real estate team that is very familiar with Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island and the Charleston area. We would love to help you stage your home and get it sold this fall!