Stay neutral to sell

Posted by Help Now on Tuesday, July 12th, 2016 at 3:12pm.

Fancy staging may be all the rage when you read about listing your home, but the experts agree that staying neutral is the way to garner the most interest in real estate. When it comes to décor, see how less is more while selling your home.

Neutral is the new black. Paint color can make a dramatic and lasting impact on any room, but it’s also a highly personal choice. While you may love your blue powder room and be tickled pink in your baby’s nursery, a prospective buyer may walk away feeling overwhelmed by the idea of painstakingly redecorating every room. Painting a neutral palette throughout the home leaves more to the imagination, and looks move-in ready. The new owners can take comfort in the fact that they can live in a neutral space while slowly taking the time to repaint as desired.

Picture imperfect. Your home may pay homage to your family’s history with photos adorning the walls and furniture, but if you’re selling — now is the time to put those precious memories away. Depersonalizing your space is the best way to help prospective buyers imagine themselves making memories in your home.

Banish the baby gear. You may be hoping to sell your family-friendly home to another friendly family, but your kid clutter needs to go bye-bye. When your home is shown, children’s toys, games and collections will not only seem overwhelming, but may look too personal to appeal to another family’s taste. Instead, stash the kids’ stuff and emphasize open floor plans and storage options — so families can envision their own belongings filling the space.

By creating a neutral look — with paint color and without clutter — you’ll attract a wide range of buyers to your home.

About the Author:

Utah Dave - Neighborhood ExpertUtah Dave - Daybreak Neighboorhood Expert and Local Resident

My friends nicknamed me Utah Dave in high school because they said it didn't matter where we went in Utah, I would know how to get there and who we needed to talk to. The name sticks today as UtahDave has formed into a professional real estate network of Neighborhood Experts all across the state. I live in Daybreak with my wife and 4 amazing children. I enjoy dancing (which is how I met my wife Dawn) as well as traveling, coaching, and learning.

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