1) Expedite the Sales Process

Most sellers want to get a good offer as soon as possible. Some are even urgent to get the sale done immediately. Staging your home is a big step towards achieving your objective. When prospective buyers tour your home they are going to be visualizing what it is like to live there. It is much harder to do that without furniture and decor, and therefore much harder to sell them.

2) Increase Perceived Home Value

There are lots of characteristics that define a home’s perceived value. For example, a pool can add value to a residential home, and so can a quiet backyard space away from traffic noise. But one of the most underrated characteristics of perceived value is a well-kept home. Staging presents the image of a well-maintained house and can really boost its perceived value.

3) Create More “Space”

Space can be measured in square footage, but many times space is very much an aesthetic and subjective concept. When a home is empty, it appears smaller to many who tour it. In contrast, when a home is staged, it appears bigger than its square footage might indicate. Increasing the space inside your home is one of the many reasons why staging can help close the deal.

4) Facilitate Comfort and Imagination

When prospective buyers tour a home, they are oftentimes visualizing what it would be like to live there. This is very difficult to do with an empty space. When buyers see that rooms are full of life, they can see their own life transitioning to that space. Obviously, they are going to make the style to their liking, but staging provides a canvas that makes the possibility seem more real.

5) Generate Home Sale Buzz

Homes on the market often come with reputations, good or bad. Properties that fail to sell quickly are often flagged with suspicions about why that it is. On the flip side, homes that attract lots of tours and open houses at the jump can generate positive buzz that may even prompt a bidding war. Staged homes are far more likely to provide that positive buzz that sellers covet.

6) Enhance Transition Period

As the seller, living in your staged home can be a superior experience. As you transition from homeowner to former homeowner, you will find that making your house look as good as possible, will also enhance your transition period as you embrace your move to another property. The motivation to sell can actually help give you the juice you need to maximize your home’s potential.

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1) Get Organized

Write up a list of all the items that were moved from your old location to your new home. Items left behind will be replaced with new ones, whether it is furniture, decoration, or tools and devices. Once you document what your new home has, and what it needs, you can begin to do budget-oriented research on how to replace your items for a reasonable price. Search organization APPs on your IOS or Android device to help to streamline the process. 

2) Learn The Area

When moving to a new town or city, one of the greatest adjustments is learning the area. For this reason, it’s best to learn navigation prior to moving. Drive around the neighborhood of your home and find routes to nearby locations like grocery stores, fitness centers, and shopping centers. You can download the WAZE app for IOS to help you find your way around initially.

3) Set Time To Relax

Moving is a stressful experience, and the worst thing to do is to compound it by feeling like everything must get done NOW. Moving is a process, and it’s best to define times throughout your day to simply relax. You might still have boxes in a corner, but remember not everything HAS to go up at once. You might find a more gradual process lowers your anxiety. If not, there’s no arguing with your intuition.

4) Schedule Landscaping

If you’ve yet to move into your home, you might want it to look just right when you arrive — well at least the exterior. You can achieve this bliss by hiring a local landscaper and/or tree treatment company to assess the condition of your lawn, garden, and everything green surrounding your home. From an aesthetic standpoint, a freshly manicured lawn is envious.

5) Service Appointments

Because TVs are typically unplugged nowadays (No Cable), not as many service appointments will be scheduled as their once might have been. Still, a fair share of them is still all but mandatory. Whether it’s installing internet service with Wi-Fi routers and the likes, or a pool technician checking your current water levels, it’s best to mark these appointments on your calendar. Use Google Calendar to set reminders for when these are scheduled.

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1. Flooring

The floor is the best place to start. The first phase includes supportive beams, subflooring, and insulation. From there you can install some cost-effective carpeting to make the place look presentable and feel comfortable. You might even consider some rugs or other decor spicers for additional value.

2. Windows & Electrical Outlets

Making the attic a loft requires proper lighting. Contacting a local window contractor to get some natural light into your loft. During nights, the light must come from electricity which means you will have to install some electrical outlets. Consider adding unique light styles that add some unpredictability to your new room.

3. Shelving

A great loft has different built-in shelves. Whether you want to relax and read a good book, or you simply want to ensure that no clutter exists within the room, shelving is the answer. For a loft-feel, shelving built into the walls are an especially good look. They may even add to the resale value of your home.

4. Lighter Colors for Space Perception

Light colors create a perception of space in your attic turned loft. White lights are a great choice for this scenario. With that being said, any lighter shade of light will do the trick. When you and others enter the loft, the area will seem open and the height will be highlighted.

5. Get Creative With Furniture Placement

Attic ceilings are normally on a slant, which makes furniture placement a little bit nontraditional. Use your creative side to decide where you should pace furniture in your loft. The center of the attic (loft) is usually the best for chairs, tables, and couches. You may even have bean bags or sectionals. 

6. Add a Television and Network Streaming

What’s a loft without entertainment? Your newly installed electrical outlets give you the opportunity to install a television and perhaps a router or modem. If you are looking to have a smart TV, you are going to need Wi-Fi connectivity. Having a loft with Netflix & Hulu available is going to make the room’s experience that much better. 

Final Thoughts for Keller Homeowners

Sometimes the jobs required for your new loft will need professional assistance. It’s always wise to consult with a professional contractor prior to making major changes to your home. There are exceptions, of course, like for people who are expert DIY home renovators, or individuals who have commercial experience with home remodeling. 

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