DIY Summer Home Staging Tips

Selling your house this summer? Need some ideas on quick, do-it-yourself staging tips? You are in the right place.

During summer the temperature is not the only thing on the rise, but so are home sales. Despite the hot real estate market, sellers should still put some thought into their home showings. Here are some inexpensive ways to highlight your home during the summertime.

Add some flair to your curb appeal by planting summer flowers and plants. If you don't want to dig in the dirt and plant new flowers, you can add planters around your outdoor space. Another curb appeal quick fix is having your house pressure washed. This will elevate your home and present a clean and welcoming home. Lastly, switch out your worn welcome mat to a new one.

Your outdoor space doesn't stop in the front. When I think of summertime, I think of cookouts, BBQs, and spending the evenings on the back porch. You should highlight any outdoor space you have. Believe it or not, patios and decks can sell a home. Go ahead and power wash the patio or deck and declutter your yard by putting away gardening tools and kid toys. You should also consider trimming any shrubs or trees that need to be pruned. Lastly, look at your outdoor lighting and maybe upgrade the lighting fixture or just simply replace the light bulb for evening showings.

Keep it cool! The temperature outside is stifling so when a potential buyer enters your home and it is nice and cool, it is a breath of fresh air. You can help air circulate by keeping ceiling fans on during showings. While keeping it cool, maybe have a few bottles of water available for potential home buyers. This will help keep your home memorable and keep the buyer's cool while looking around your home.

Lastly, keep things bright! Allow the natural sunlight of summer to show how warm, bright, and beautiful your home is. You can do this by cleaning your windows and screens. Open up your blinds and curtains to allow the natural light to flow through the room. If there are any dark corners or areas that need additional lighting put in a lamp to help brighten up the room.

These are four quick, easy, and inexpensive ways to help stage and brighten up your home for your summer sale!