Autumn is a great time of year to attract home buyers! Selling your Northwestern Wisconsin home during fall gives you opportunities for cost-effective staging. Here are autumn home staging tips you can start using today!
Exterior home staging tips:
1. Stay on top of seasonal chores. Keep the leaves raked and the grass cut. Tidy up garden beds by removing weeds along with any dead plant matter. Keep the walkway and driveway free of leaves and debris.
2. Clean out gutters and downspouts.
3. Power wash the home exterior. Wash the windows inside and out.
4. Turn on exterior lights for a few hours each evening while your home is on the market.
5. Outdoor decorations should be seasonal and minimal. Skip the Halloween décor while your home is on the market. Instead, set out a few colorful potted mums, add a pumpkin or two, and hang a fall wreath on the front door. Compliment these touches with an autumn welcome mat.
Interior home staging tips:
1. Pack away summer décor, toys and sports equipment. Organize your storage areas.
2. If your home has a fireplace, have the chimney inspected and cleaned. Check the damper. Decorate the mantle with seasonal accents. An attractive fireplace makes an excellent focal point!
3. Deep clean your home, especially the kitchen and bathrooms.
4. When adding autumn décor, include natural textures, warm neutral colors and seasonal items. For example, you can place a basket of apples in the kitchen, or a wooden bowl of small gourds on the coffee table. Make the couch cozy with fall throw pillows and a woven throw blanket. For showings, your home should be well-lighted. Warm LED lights are best for the living room, dining room and bedrooms.
5. Subtle autumn scents can make a home feel warm and inviting. Vanilla, apple spice, pumpkin spice and cinnamon are good seasonal choices for diffusers and air fresheners. Scents should not be overpowering or distracting.
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John Flor
Managing Broker
Six Lakes Realty
Office: (715) 924-4806
Email: john@sixlakesrealty.com