Los Angeles is a huge city with a population of around ten million people. There are a number of different districts that cover the approximately 4,000 square miles of land. Everything from upscale neighborhoods consisting of million dollar homes to family oriented suburban living and even some high crime areas can be found in the Los Angeles area.
If you intend to sell your home here, it is important to have it well prepared before it is advertised. It will have to compare to other such homes in your neighborhood to be a serious consideration for a potential buyer. That means you will need to appropriately stage your home.
What Is Staging?
Staging a home means to prepare it for presentation. You are about to present your home to the world in hopes that they will see it as their home. In order to successfully do that, you will need to put a little work into your home. Let's look at the steps involved.
· Thoroughly clean your home. Washing walls, carpets, and windows would be a great start. If you don't have the time, hiring a cleaning service may make sense for you.
· Remove all personalized items and memorabilia from the home. Family pictures should be taken down.
· If needed, a fresh coat of paint goes a long way to making a home seem maintained.
· Any projects that you've put off, such as replacing linoleum or wall paper should be completed.
· Any minor repairs must be performed. This would include: fixing holes in walls; replacing broken or missing knobs, light switch covers, and the like; repairing leaky faucets; and other trivial items.
Curb Appeal
Let's not forget about curb appeal. If you can't get the would-be buyer into the house, all the work on the inside won't ever be seen. A well-manicured lawn with some nicely placed decorations and maybe flowers will catch a prospective home-owners eye. You must be sure that unsightly junk piles are removed. Remove any stains on the driveway. Patch the lawn if necessary. Any vehicles that are disabled should be relocated or gotten rid of.
If you have lights that are non-functioning make them function. Any dented or damaged siding should be replaced. Repair any cracked or broken windows. Be certain all steps and handrails are safe and functional. Be sure to keep the lawn mowed and trimming done.
The overall goal of staging a house is to make it appear neat, attractive, and well-maintained. With the competition in home sales, you must take every step possible to make your house more attractive than the one on the next block. The more upscale your neighborhood in Los Angeles, the more important staging becomes. If your real estate agent has any suggestions, listen well and take them into full consideration. If you've made a careful selection when choosing a real estate agent, they will be able to offer you great insights as to what the Los Angeles clientele is looking for in your neighborhood.