Staging your Boston, MA home for Fall

Staging is an important part of selling your Boston, MA home. Although it might not seem like a big deal, giving your house a bit of a makeover before putting it on the market can make you more money by helping the house sell more quickly and for a higher amount. Staging your Boston, MA home should be somewhat tailored to the season. Here are tips on staging your Boston, MA home for fall:

Get rid of the leaves!
You never know when a potential buyer might drive by to take a look at the place. Make sure the yard is always free of leaves--even when you aren't planning an open house. Check the gutters, too, and empty them if leaves have built up. Even small things like backed up gutters can give the wrong impression that the house has not been properly maintained.

Bring in a lot of light.
We have less sunlight during the fall months and that's too bad because natural light helps when you're selling your home. Do your best to let in and accentuate as much natural light as possible. Paint walls light colors to reflect light. Swap out dark curtains or blinds for light, airy fabric window coverings. Hold showings earlier, before the sun goes down.

Decorate in a seasonal way.
Put a pumpkin on the front porch and colorful gourds in the middle of the kitchen table to decorate for Autumn. Light a pumpkin- or cinnamon-scented candle. These touches will be comforting. Don't, however, make the mistake of decorating for Halloween when your house is on the market. This could look cheap and gaudy, or even worse, offend certain people.

These tips should help you as you're staging your Boston, MA home before you put it on the market. If you have any questions about real estate or want to enlist a professional to help you sell your home, do not hesitate to contact me.

Michael Feldman
Keller Williams Realty-Boston Metro

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