Your home has an abundance of unique charms that any buyer would be foolish to ignore.
Except they probably will. At least they will if you haven’t invested some time into staging your home in Toronto, ON before listing.
Potential buyers walking into a home for sale are doing what we were all told not to do when we were growing up: they’re judging a book by its cover. Treat your home like an open book and encourage the buyer to make the offer that you expect. This is especially important in the discerning Toronto market. If a professional stager is not included in the real estate contract or not affordable, here are some tips for self-staging your home for a quick sale.
Every buyer tries to imagine living in the space they see with their own belongings. Make a comfortable statement in every room. Start from the front of the house and work on each room, one by one. It might not happen overnight but I promise you that your hard work will make the difference.
- Curb Appeal – Clean, sweep and powerwash the front entrance. Landscape the garden, remove weeds, cut grass and trim edges to give your home a clean look. A fresh mat outside and a pot of bright flowers will freshen up the entryway too.
- Declutter – This tip will probably be the most time consuming. Clear and pack personal belongings i.e.: family pictures, collectible items, trinkets and all dust collectors. Minimize your furniture – believe it or not, fewer items in a room actually make the room look bigger. Don’t forget the closets too!
- Storage and Sell – Don’t know what to do with all your stuff? Rent a storage space in Toronto for the boxes and large items. Many Toronto storage providers will rent on a month-to-month basis and are a secure way to keep everything together. Organize a garage sale for all the unwanted items. Kids love to help! If you’re considering Toronto storage option – give us a call! We offer flexible scheduling and competitive rates.
- Paint and Touch Up – Patch-up cracks or holes in the walls. Refresh a room with a quick coat of paint. Rooms painted in light colours are calming on the eyes. Think beige, taupe, white or pale blue.
- Brighten Up – Hanging mirrors gives the perception of a longer or wider room. Open curtains. Keep the temperature of your house at a comfortable level. Open windows to air-out any stuffiness. Clean your windows to offer a clear view and a subtle hint of cleanliness.
- Fresh scents – Don’t be cooking a fry-up or a spiced meal before a showing! Fresh flowers on the dining room table or a single flower in a vase for the bathroom. Flowers give an elegant touch to any room. If you like to bake, feel free to indulge now. Everyone loves the smell of fresh baking. If baking’s not your thing, try this pro tip: boiling cinnamon in a pot gives a homemade cookie smell!
- Clean, clean, and clean – Once rooms are decluttered it will be easy to keep up with the cleaning. Make a daily routine to dust, vacuum, and mop floors. Clear plates and cups, wipe down sinks, the fridge and cabinet doors. Entryways should be clutter free. Hang jackets, put bags and shoes away. Even in kids areas, keep toys to a minimum too.
About the Company
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