Depending on pricing, it currently takes a median time of three weeks for a New Orleans home to stay on the market before getting sold. There’s so much to expect in owning New Orleans real estate, given its long-term earning potential, as well as its location in a city known for its robust culture and some of the most talked-about cuisines in the country. These alone are enough for you to expect a profit should you decide on selling your property in the Big Easy.
To make your home sale efficient and quick, staging it prior to putting it on the market is the way to go. Here are some home staging tips that will guarantee a sale at the soonest possible time.
From the outside going in
It’s a given that the very first thing you need to do in home staging is to deep-clean the entire house, not leaving any nook and cranny untouched by a cleaning implement. Most importantly, you need to start Project Deep Clean with the exterior of your home then work your way in. Doing so allows you to start with generating curb appeal and getting the attention of passers-by, some of whom may be potential home buyers.
Refresh
Investing in paint is not only a budget-friendly home-staging idea but it also works wonders in making the old seem like new. Just remember to use a neutral color palette that will serve as a blank canvas that potential buyers can build on for their own scenario of living in your home.
A touch of greenery also never fails to breathe life into a home – literally and figuratively. That said, you can put some plants indoors for a pop of color and some clean air.
Let McCarthy Group Realtors guide you through what should and should not be done.
Illuminate
A home bathed in natural light gives off a comfy, welcoming vibe. So, take down those heavy drapes and let the sunlight stream through your windows. Also, make sure to change dim lighting fixtures with new ones, especially those meant to illuminate whole living spaces.
Don’t forget: even your home’s exteriors’ lighting will matter to potential buyers. Not only will this extend the use of your outdoor living spaces until after sundown but this will also serve as a deterrent to unscrupulous trespassers who will have very few dark spaces to hide on your property.
Declutter
Decluttering isn’t simply about cleaning and storing away stuff strewn all over the house. It’s about knowing which among your things can be kept/discarded/given away and which can be retained and even displayed during home viewings. You’ll want to keep things minimal so as not to distract buyers from the salient points of your home.
Give purpose
Make sure that each living space in your home has a defined purpose, especially those extra rooms that your home may have. You can present these extra rooms as a home office, a children’s activity or study area, a home entertainment center, or even a mini-library. In doing so, you present the buyer with ideas on how they can transform these living spaces once the house is in their possession.
To get the most out of your home for sale in New Orleans, make sure to partner with the real estate team that dedicates itself entirely to working toward their clients’ success while still having fun along the way. Call us – McCarthy Group Realtors – at 504.322.7337 or send your message here so we can discuss your goals.