Home Staging Disasters

No 1. DISASTER

Not seeking advice

A man's house is his castle Or so the old saying goes, right up until you become a Vendor, at that point it’s being prepared to become another family's castle. By not seeking advice on staging your most valuable asset can become a selling liability, people not only buy on what they see but mostly by how they feel and imagine.

No 2. DISASTER

Under Utilising advice

The advice provided by professionals whether that's us, your sales agent or even interior decorators is aimed at one simple outcome, appealing to That Buyer who has the emotional desire and deepest pockets to buy your property. By not appreciating all the recommendations on the list, brakes can be put on the sales momentum, that's why Rent Sell Buy Move partner with you to prioritise the tasks involved.

No 3. DISASTER

DIY presentation and design

The reality of reality DIY show’s I love a good reality TV show, it’s so exciting how contestants can renovate a property in a week. The facts are what looks good on TV doesn't look good close up, poor presentation or craftsmanship can raise questions in the minds of buyers about the quality of the home. So our advice is unless you're qualified or experienced in each task leave it to the professionals.

No 4. DISASTER

The home Master Chef cuisine awards

We live in a multicultural society and the benefit is international cuisines that come with it, from the flavoursome European kitchens, the deliciously Oriental through to the exotic Indian foods with their rich herbs and spices. The biggest problem is our homes capture all the smells of such cooking and to those unaccustomed to them it can be a great turn off. So before your first open, right through to the sale, enjoying these delicious foods as take out would be a good idea.

No 5. DISASTER

The “Icky” factor

The reality is we often go by what we feel not just see, you know that feeling when someone you meet just doesn't feel right, females especially have this 6th sense that is nature's way of protecting them, guys call it gut feeling.

The Icky Factor is what clients feel when they walk into a property that's not cleaned properly, it can be around sight, smell or touch. The problems occur mostly around kitchens, bathrooms, living areas and garden disaster zones.

No 6. DISASTER

Aladdin’s cave

Let the light shine in.....Dark and recluse aren’t great selling features, so making your home feel bright, alive and cheery is so appealing. By cleaning those windows, opening those blinds and windows breathes life into your home.

No 7. DISASTER

B.O. Home

Now this is a purely subjective area but it's a reality, what smells normal to you can be a turnoff for others. Isn't it amazing how we can’t smell our own breath or body odour but we can smell it on another person?
Well homes are the same, we call it the B.O Home, the most common occurrences happen from smoking, cooking and pets odours, What happens is the odours stick to soft furnishings and heating or cooling ducts. Professionals call it secondary contamination, we have remedial services available to help in this area.

We would also recommend having your pets resettled with friends or possibly a kennel or cattery during the sales period, although this may not always be possible.

No 8. DISASTER

Clutter zone central

Clutter is the bane of most people's existence, check out any laundry basket or garden shed and soon you’ll get the idea. Clutter whether it's furnishings, wardrobes or cupboards become stuffed full of goodies over time. Clutter has the effect of making a home feel cramped and overwhelming to potential buyers, If your home feels too small why would others buy it? So this is the perfect time to simplify your life and declutter, we have experts to help you in this area.

No 9. DISASTER

The furnace of freezer

Comfort is what everyone desires especially when looking to invest in a new home, so if it’s hot outside set the aircon to a nice cool setting around 19-20°C, or if it's freezing set the temperature around 22°C.

No 10. DISASTER

Welcome to the jungle

We often judge people by their grooming, the initial assessment of your property starts from the front gate and again the front door to your home, simply curating and manicuring your gardens, pressure cleaning the paths, driveways and fascia’s can have a dramatic effect on the street appeal of your home.

No 11. DISASTER

Cheap is not always cheerful

We all love a bargain, save a few dollars on purchases, but this doesn’t always translate when preparing your home for sale. Remember your home is mostly the biggest investment you’ll own. Using cheap tradies or attempting work you're not qualified for can cost you serious returns.