So, you’ve made the decision to sell your Des Moines home, but there’s so much that goes into selling a home that you’re left reeling. Where should you start? Selling your home can be stressful and overwhelming, but the thing to keep in mind is that you want your home to be inviting to potential buyers. To do this, home staging is your best bet. Here are some tips that can help you prepare for the next big step in your life:

Declutter

Over the years, we tend to accumulate things that may be sentimental to us but look like clutter to others. Pack away items that are unnecessary; those touring your home don’t need to see your plethora of kitchen magnets or coffee mug collection. Keep the amount of personal effects like family photos to a minimum, as buyers want to be able to picture themselves living there. Decluttering your home with these simple steps can make a big difference in how others see it.

Give your home a deep clean

Selling your home means it’s time for spring cleaning, so dust those baseboards, clean the oven, shampoo the rugs, and spruce up the yard. Buyers have a discerning eye, and you want your home to present as fresh and clean, leaving people feeling that they can move right in without much to do beforehand. Deep cleaning will show the potential homebuyer that you’ve taken good care of the home as well – no one wants to see dirt everywhere or balls of pet fur collected under the furniture.

Remove excessive and bulky furnishings

Most buyers are looking at the amount of space when choosing a new home, so having bulky or excessive furnishings can make the rooms look smaller and darker than they actually are. You want to accentuate the space that you have. If you’re currently using a bedroom as a guest room as well as an office, remove the desk and chair to make it look bigger. Each room should have a sole purpose, and having multifunctional rooms leads a buyer to believe that there’s not enough space for all of their needs.

Paint

A fresh coat of paint can brighten up any home from drab to cheery and bright. Choose colors that are appealing, light, and neutral. Having lighter colors on the walls enhances natural light and makes the space seem larger, allowing the homebuyer to see all that your home has to offer. 

Pull those weeds

Your front yard is the first impression of your home, so pull the weeds, mow the lawn, and add some potted flowers to the front porch. Doing these small things not only presents the home as cared for, but is also quite welcoming for anyone walking in.

Preparing your home to sell can seem a bit daunting, but in the end it’s well worth the effort.  Whether you hire a home staging company or take on the tasks yourself, your home will present much better for potential buyers. What other home staging tips have you found beneficial?  Share your experience with us.