springtime- [spring-tahym] –noun
1. Also called: springtide the season of spring
2. the earliest, usually the most attractive, period of the existence of something
"Rise and put on your foliage, and be seen to come forth, like the springtime, fresh and green"
Springtime brings sunshine, showers, and plenty of opportunities for home staging. If you're selling your home in the Omaha area, it is time to brighten things up with these fresh updates that are sure to attract buyers.
The first and most important thing to remember is the first impression. You wouldn't want to continue doing business with a person that did not keep up with their appearance. Why shall buyers be attracted to your home if the outward appearance is not appealing to them? Get outside, roll up your sleeves, and spruce things up. Raking up anything with traces from winter such as anything brown and no longer fortunate enough to be living on this earth with us, power washing the house (and deck or outside spaces) gets rid of any grime that those harsh winters leave behind.
If you are feeling risky, you can get into gardening. Something simple such as adding mulch or rock to flower beds or lining the walkway and drive for added curb appeal. If you are not a green thumber, think about inviting friends, family, or even neighbors over for a garden party. If they are not up for offering the extra hand, offer some lemonade just for some tips and techniques. Who knows?! It's almost certain that people are looking for ways to assist and having an excuse to get out in the beautiful weather is an added bonus.
Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!" So get outside, look around and be optimistic about how you can transform your listing into a fresh, light and bright, pleasing house that anyone would want to call home.
Walking into the entry...let your home make a statement! If your old doormat is rugged and ragged from the long winter season, pick up a new one, sweep off the stoop, maybe add a spritz of febreze before a showing or Open House, and bring in those buyers. A clean, pretty doorway will set the stage for the entire showing.
Next...scrub! Cleanliness is next to Godliness and everyone will appreciate walking into a shiny clean disinfected space that welcomes them with open (purified) hands. Scrub away. A sparkling home will impress buyers and make your home more appealing.
Get rid of clutter. Box up anything you don't need (winter coats, extra blankets, etc). If you empty out the closets, cupboards, drawers it will appear larger and more welcoming to the potentials. And trust me...they snoop. They look for closet space, extra storage, places to put their stuff. The less of YOUR stuff that is in their view, the more their imagination runs wild with all the things THEY could use that space for. Buyers will be impressed with all that space.
Bring spring aromas indoors. Spring is not only a colorful season, but a fragrant one, too. Bring the aroma indoors. Scents have a profound effect on mood, so infusing scent into your decor with diffusers, candles, fresh cut plants/flowers, or incense can change the overall feeling of a space.
Bring out the bright colors. Tuck away the heavy, winter flannel comforter and pull out crisp linens with accent throws for color. Bring in the spring with floral-designed spreads or colorful solids. Don't forget accent pillows for added style and comfort.
Use glass in your decorations whenever possible. Glass decorative items, like vases, glasses, attractive or unusual bottles and clear glass jar collections, will make your spring home decorating look lighter. Shiny glass decorations increase the amount of spring light, reflected from light sources and windows into a room. Nothing says "light & airy" like clear reflective shining glass.
And remember!...nothing in excess. Just because you love the way the bookshelf in the library looks with all the collections you have accumulated over the decades, does not mean that the potential will be able to imagine the size or space usage with all the distraction.
And when potential buyers give feedback on what they thought of your house, you want them to say:
***followed up rather quickly with an offer :)
Happy Spring to all of you!!!
