6 Tips for Staging Your Home for Sale This Spring

By Fran Campbell - May 15, 2018

Spring is here, and the Lake community is gaining momentum for another great summer season. Hopeful homeowners are visiting the Lake Area almost every weekend, looking to become permanent residents of our beautiful area. With so many people currently looking to buy Lake of the Ozarks homes, now is is a great time to list your house at the Lake of the Ozarks. If you're trying to sell your home at the Lake of the Ozarks this spring, don't forget these important spring staging tips.

1. Bust Out The Bright Colors
Winter color schemes are traditionally dark and subdued. When spring returns, buyers are looking forward to warm weather and putting the need for warmth and coziness behind them. As you stage your home for spring, try to cultivate a bright, cheery environment that will make buyers excited to see what's in store.

2. Put Some Spring In Your (Front Porch) Step
Nothing says "spring" like flowers on your front porch! Potted flowers or greenery are a key way to boost your home's curb appeal in the springtime. Don't forget to prune the flowers/bushes in any existing flower beds and weed out the unwanted plants.

3. Let In The Light
Winter is stereotypically cold and dark, but spring is bright, warm, and cheery. It's time to open your curtains and blinds and let in the light! Don't forget to turn on all the lights every time you leave the house so buyers can come for a showing, too.

4. Slim Down Your Closets
Let us let you in on a little secret: everyone wants more storage. Homes with big closets and extra storage space almost always sell more quickly than homes with smaller storage spaces. Remove the bulky winter clothes from your closets so they seem emptier (and, consequently, bigger).

5. Bring Spring Inside
Flowers on your front porch are great, but don't forget to bring some of that flower power inside! Fresh flowers on your counters or tables are a wonderful staging tool for springtime. If you don't want to constantly replace real flowers, you can set out some silk flowers to get the same effect.

6. Spring Clean... Everything
Here's another secret: no one wants to buy a dirty home. Cleaning is an essential part of home staging in every season, but it is especially crucial in the springtime. Buyers are ready to put the messiness of winter behind them and embrace the fresh new season - and it starts with YOU spring cleaning your home.

Happy Staging!
Spring is a bright and happy season, so don't be afraid to have some fun with your staging! The key is to keep your house looking fresh, clean, and cheery. If you have questions about selling your Lake of the Ozarks home or would like some other staging ideas, feel free to reach out to one of the real estate agents at Fran Campbell Team! We look forward to helping you with all of your Lake of the Ozarks real estate needs.

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