Home Staging Ottawa

With how busy the housing market is in Ottawa, home staging can make a big difference in how quickly your property sells. In addition to this, home staging for the Ottawa market can increase the value of your property. There are many things that need done when doing a home staging project, ranging from improving the presentation of the exterior to the arranging of the interior of the property. Below, you will find a list of the rooms you should pay the closest attention to when working on a Ottawa home staging project, as well as some common errors sellers make when putting their house on the market.

1: Landscaping

A buyer will often determine whether or not they wish to make an offer on a property within a minute of stepping onto the property. A trimmed lawn, freshly painted exterior and a tidy landscaping job will greatly increase the value of your property as well as improve your odds that a buyer will be enticed into making an offer.

2: The Entryway

The first look inside the home is among one of the most important. When someone steps into your home, you need to ensure that they have the best first impression possible. Focus a great deal of time on the detailing and cleaning of the first rooms that they see. Clean in the corners, clean the grout between every tile and vacuum any carpets or rugs. Pay close attention to the detailing, as well as the presentation of any accessories in the room.

3: The Kitchen

The kitchen will often make or break a sale for a property. The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your home. Present your kitchen in such a way where it is clean, well laid out, and pleasant to be in. Even a small kitchen can be made presentable with the right colors and use of space. Spend a great deal of time cleaning the kitchen and preparing it for viewing.

4: The Bathroom

A clean, tidy bathroom with fresh towels laid out, as well as strategic use of non personal accessories, is vital for the presentation of a home. The bathroom should be meticulously cleaned from the floor to the ceiling. Be warned, the buyer's will check the shower. If there is a lot of staining in the shower, make certain they are all gone prior to showing the property.

Common Errors

1: Photographs and Personal Items left on display

The buyer is not interested in your photographs or keepsakes from vacation. Remove them prior to showing a property. These items often take away from their ability to imagine themselves living in your space.

2: Remove excess clutter

Clutter makes rooms look a lot smaller than they actually are. Remove clutter from all rooms.

3: Lawn not trimmed before every viewing

It is a lot of work, but maintaining the appearance of the exterior before each day of viewing makes a big difference. Grass left to grow is extremely noticeable to buyers.