7 Summertime Home Staging Tips

Staging and selling a home in the summertime is a really good idea. Many families are visiting the Lake of the Ozarks almost every weekend, and some may be looking to become permanent residents of our beautiful area. With so many people currently looking to buy homes at the Lake of the Ozarks, now is the time to list your house! Summertime selling can bring it’s own set of challenges, which is why it’s important to stage your home. Here at the lake, we are selling a lake living experience, so read on for seven summer staging tips that will have your home ready in no time!

It’s Not too Late to Spring Clean

No one wants to buy a dirty home. Cleaning is an essential part of home staging in every season, but it is especially crucial during the busy season of real estate. Buyers are ready to shop homes and they want to see the potential your home has in its best form - and that starts with YOU spring cleaning your home, even if it's technically summer.

Bring Summer 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 showings. If you don't want to constantly replace real flowers, you can set out some silk flowers to get the same effect.

Bring on the Bright Colors

Fall & winter color schemes are traditionally dark and subdued. When spring and summer hits, buyers are looking forward to warm weather and putting the need for warmth and coziness behind them. As you stage your home for the summer, try to cultivate a bright, cheery environment that will make buyers excited to see what's in store.

Keep Your Home Cool

In warm weather, always keep your home cool for showings. Crank up your central air conditioning if you have it. If not, you can try these tips:
  • Install window air conditioners
  • Turn on ceiling fans
  • Keep lights off and curtains drawn in advance of showing
  • Position a few floor fans around your home

Create an Inviting Interior

Before you show your home, clean the interior top to bottom, and reduce clutter by packing and storing all unnecessary items and personal effects. If possible, paint walls in calming, neutral colors, and arrange furniture for optimal flow.

Let the Light In

Summertime is bright, warm, and cheery. It’s time to open your blinds and curtains to bring in the light! To make the most of natural light, wash all windows thoroughly inside and out. Even though your home may seem bright enough during the day, realtors recommend that you turn on all the lights during showings for an extra welcoming ambiance.

Slim Down Your Closets

Everyone wants more storage. Homes with big closets and extra storage space almost always sell more quickly than homes with smaller storage spaces. Remove out of season clothes from your closets so they seem emptier (and, consequently, bigger).


Get Staging!

Summer is a bright and happy season that draws potential buyers in from all over the place who are looking for that space that makes them feel at home. 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.


Contact the Fran Campbell Team to get your home SOLD!


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