Home Staging Tips - How to Stage the Basement
Basements are usually the last place that a buyer will see when viewing your home.
So why not make it a lasting impression? Here are some things to consider when 'Setting the Stage' for the basement: 1.
Clean up and Clear out - get a bin, bag, shovel - whatever you need to only leave the essentials behind - less is more in this case - always...
and no kitty litter in sight!! 2.
Give Purpose to the space: i.
) if the basement is unfinished and is used for storage - then make the best most organized storage space on the block - painted floors, proper shelving, bins for storage that fit into the shelving.
It also shows that you are a conscientious home seller! ii.
) if the basement is divided into a bedroom and recreation space - play up the function of these 2 rooms III.
) if the space is one big rectangle: divide it into a games table section, desk area and a t.
v.
area using a couch table or Ikea low rise open book shelf unit to divide the spaces.
3.
Apply Basic Staging Rules: lighting in a triangular positioning - make sure you have lamps/lighting in three areas of any given room; when in doubt angle your furniture/bed - this always makes the room look bigger by defining the space more efficiently; and all art work at eye level - or in a collage at eye level.
4.
Warm it Up! If a buyer feels the basement is too cold - they will deem it not as user friendly - therefore attach less value to the over feel of the home...
5.
Place a sticker on the furnace and hot water tank stating the age of them and when they were last serviced - buyers will really appreciate the notice.
Basements are often overlooked by home sellers - when it comes time to sell.
However - on the buyers end of things - it is one of the aspects of a home that may make or break a decision.
A well presented, and well kept basement completes the perfect home package for a lot of home buyers out there.
This is becoming increasingly so.
AND - if you live in a new home - finishing your basement right away - well ahead of the rest of your neighbors will ensure you have a completely finished home when you go to sell.
Apples to apples for newer homes -ones with finished basements sell quicker and for more money!
So why not make it a lasting impression? Here are some things to consider when 'Setting the Stage' for the basement: 1.
Clean up and Clear out - get a bin, bag, shovel - whatever you need to only leave the essentials behind - less is more in this case - always...
and no kitty litter in sight!! 2.
Give Purpose to the space: i.
) if the basement is unfinished and is used for storage - then make the best most organized storage space on the block - painted floors, proper shelving, bins for storage that fit into the shelving.
It also shows that you are a conscientious home seller! ii.
) if the basement is divided into a bedroom and recreation space - play up the function of these 2 rooms III.
) if the space is one big rectangle: divide it into a games table section, desk area and a t.
v.
area using a couch table or Ikea low rise open book shelf unit to divide the spaces.
3.
Apply Basic Staging Rules: lighting in a triangular positioning - make sure you have lamps/lighting in three areas of any given room; when in doubt angle your furniture/bed - this always makes the room look bigger by defining the space more efficiently; and all art work at eye level - or in a collage at eye level.
4.
Warm it Up! If a buyer feels the basement is too cold - they will deem it not as user friendly - therefore attach less value to the over feel of the home...
5.
Place a sticker on the furnace and hot water tank stating the age of them and when they were last serviced - buyers will really appreciate the notice.
Basements are often overlooked by home sellers - when it comes time to sell.
However - on the buyers end of things - it is one of the aspects of a home that may make or break a decision.
A well presented, and well kept basement completes the perfect home package for a lot of home buyers out there.
This is becoming increasingly so.
AND - if you live in a new home - finishing your basement right away - well ahead of the rest of your neighbors will ensure you have a completely finished home when you go to sell.
Apples to apples for newer homes -ones with finished basements sell quicker and for more money!
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