Creating Emotional Connection Points to Have a Successful Showing
As a professional home stager, the goal is always to create emotional connection points between potential home buyers and homes. Below are some easy but essential steps to creating those connection points.
Steps for Creating Emotional Connection Points
Curb Appeal
Curb appeal is a very big deal when it comes to staging your home. This is the first thing most potential buyers notice when their pulling down the street.
Park cars away from the driveway and front of the house to provide a clear view of the home.
Remove any lawn debris, toys, trash cans, and pet droppings.
Keep garage doors down and leave the front door wide open.
Set up emotional connection points like a bench with cozy pillows or a dining room table with settings.
Remove any front lawn debris, toys, trash cans, and pet debris.
Inside Your Home
Be sure to do a once over and put away any items that shouldn't be left out, like toys and clothes.
Ensure the home is well lit - turn on all lights and light candles in safe areas when the realtor is present.
Let in all-natural light - open all blinds and window coverings (unless privacy or view issues exists)
Wipe down all bathroom and kitchen counters so they are clean and free of crumbs, dirt or dust.
Quickly vacuum high-traffic areas.
Arrange and fluff couch pillows, blankets and throws and organize the coffee table.
If applicable, light the fireplace to create a cozy atmosphere.
Make sure all toilet seats are down!!!
Fluff beds and pillows in the bedroom for a cozy, comfortable and inviting look.
Turn on all ceiling fans on low
Keep all interior doors fully open (unless they're walk-in closets).
Create emotional connection points in each room (IE: kitchen place settings, bed trays, patio trays, etc)
Remove any dishes in the sink and completely remove litter boxes.
Empty all garbage cans, especially in the kitchen, to eliminate any unwanted odors.
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Doing all of the above helps to create a memorable experience for buyers. It also allows them to envision themselves living in that home and increases their likelihood of buying it.
