Stage The Outdoors
Article provided by Hillary Roy with Room Renaissance. For more information on services offered by Room Renaissance please see contact info below this article.
There’s a lot of talk about staging the interior of a home, which is absolutely necessary. However, you rarely will hear one talk about staging the outside of your home. Your outdoor space is just as important. According to the National Association of Realtors 2017 Profile of Home Staging study, over 60% of buyers’ agents consider the outdoor/patio an important area to stage.
As the seasons change, and cooler temperatures for the Houston area approach, it’s the perfect time to stage your outdoor spaces. Perhaps creating an outdoor living room or sprucing up your kitchen if you have one. Let potential buyers imagine themselves there, sipping their morning coffee or watching the kids play outside while the grill heats up for a weekend barbecue with family and friends.
I recently staged a home where the outdoor patio had been neglected and had accumulated many pieces of mismatched lawn furniture. We paired it down to just two coordinating chairs and a table. It was a small space, so it was important to keep the area open and flowing.
Outdoor staging is not just about accents and furniture. It is important to keep your yards trimmed and landscaped. Be sure to maintain your yards: trim, edge and remove any debris and clutter from your patio.
Outdoor staging doesn’t have to be complicated. Keep it simple by adding pops of color with potted plants and outdoor cushions for a finishing touch. These simple tips add valuable living space to your home, and can be just what a potential buyer is looking for.
