Staging “Do’s” and (Mostly) “Don’ts”
At least IMHO, staging is at least 80% subtraction — removing, uncovering, and emptying out — rather than addition, i.e., adding wall art, accents, flowers, etc. to the about-to-be sold home.
Exhibit A: NOT covering a big, light bay window with a dark, light-blocking panel TV (center right of photo, above).
Aesthetic vs. Functional
Any yes, there’s a big difference between what’s aesthetic and what’s practical or functional.
I’m fully aware that order of business #1 for the new owner — especially if they have kids — is to put back in the Mud Room all the stuff that the listing agent and/or stager encouraged the seller to remove.
Or, in the case of the home above, restoring the flat panel TV to its spot in front of the bay window (it looks like there’s not enough room for it over the fireplace).
P.S.: I recently showed a Golden Valley home that was surprisingly dark — on a rare, late Winter sunny day.
My client and I quickly realized the culprit: all the window shades were pulled.
And why do you suppose that was?
Most of the 1957 home’s (original) windows had bad seals and/or visible rot.
See also, ““De-Clutter” vs. “Trash-Out”.”
