DIY Home Staging: 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid

Home staging is one of the most important, but often under-thought, steps to listing a home. There are many things to consider when taking pictures of your home and it's hard to know where to start. If you're thinking of selling your home, we're here to help you make your home look its best and attract the right buyer. Keep reading to learn about the 5 most common home staging mistakes and how to avoid them.

1. Not Thinking About How Your Home Will Photograph

When staging your home, it is important to remember that the pictures you are taking will become the first introduction to your home for potential homebuyers. Be sure the pictures you are taking highlight your home. Consider choosing a window or fireplace as your focal point and arranging furniture around that.

2. Arranging Furniture At An Angle

3. Skimping On Lighting

4. Not Thinking About Who Your Buyer Is

5. Neglecting Exterior Areas

With so much to think about as you prepare to sell your home, we hope this list will be able to serve as a helpful resource. Regardless of whether you are buying, selling, or merely have questions about real estate, Lincoln Realty would love to help you! Fill out the contact form below and a team member will reach out to you soon!