Home Staging Tips for the Fall

Schools are back in session and the summer is winding down, fall is almost here!  The fall season has been known to be one of the busiest seasons in real estate.  What that in mind, if you are thinking about selling your house, you may want to exchange your bright summery fashions to the warm and comfort decor of the fall.  When staging your home for the fall season, there are a few key tips to successful showings.  First remember that starting in the fall the days begin to get shorter, so the lighting of your home is crucial.  Many home buyers will need to book showings at night and after work so try to highlight the abundance of natural light in your home, as well as keep an ample amount of lamps around as well.  A poorly lit home will not always leave the best first impression, so let the light in!  Seasonal scents are among our favorites this time of the year.  Whether is is pumpkin, apple, or cinnamon, have one of these scents accentuate throughout your home.  These scents can be very welcoming and can let potential home buyers feel at ease in your home.  Neutral wall colors are typically very appealing to home buyers, in the fall it can be exceptionally charming with the warmhearted colors of caramel, butterscotch, and cream.  To emphasis fun fall highlighting colors add deep reds, oranges, or greens.  A fireplace is also a wonderful luxury in a home, although they are often overlooked in the summer months.  In the fall fireplaces are a highly sought out commodity, so try to position your furnishings around the fireplace to make it the heart of the room.  Remember... to stage your home to appeal to this fall season's home buyers keep an abundance of lighting, seasonal scents, warm neutral wall colors, and focus in on your fireplace!  Have any questions of need more home selling tips?  Contact Coldwell Banker Realty Corp!