Staging Your Home for Fall

Staging is a home selling strategy that uses home design to make your home appealing to a larger number of buyers. In most homes, it means removing personal elements from the decor or design elements that have a strong point of view. This allows sellers to imagine themselves in the space.

As a new season rolls in many of us are dusting off our scarecrows but when staging your home it’s important not to simply update decor for the season. Seasonal staging is about creating a setting that encourages buyers to imagine themselves owning the home. Here are our top tips for updating your seasonal decor.

Fall Curb Appeal

Trim back annuals and perennials that have gone by to keep the exterior looking tidy. Rake up fallen leaves and treat your fading lawn. Add an autumn wreath and welcome mat for an instant fall upgrade.

Add Luxury and Texture

As the weather turns colder adding cozy textiles in warm tones to your rooms creates welcoming depth. A wool throw and chenille accent pillows add a touch of autumn with minimal effort. Or add a sumptuous faux fur throw to your bed for a little extra luxury. 

Suggest Possibilities

Remind buyers of the possibilities of your space by laying subtle reminders of what could happen there. Have a fireplace? Lay some birch logs in the grate. Large table? Add a fall centerpiece to help them imagine using the space for holiday meals. 

Less is More

Too much decor can distract from the features of the home and becomes too personal. A few tasteful elements help your home to feel inviting while still allowing your buyers to see the possibilities. 

Season not Holiday

It is best to decorate your home for the season rather than a particular holiday. Strong holiday decor can turn off buyers that don’t celebrate and requires you to update your decor more frequently. While the use of color and a few accents can give the feel without being too personal. 

Let There be Light

As the days get shorter having plenty of available light is crucial to highlight your home’s features. Open blinds to let in natural light and place additional lamps in any dark corners. 

Successfully staging your home for the season can help buyers imagine themselves enjoying years of cozy falls to come. In fact, according to the National Association of Realtors, 83% of buyer's agents agree that staging helps the buyers picture themselves living in the home. Those are stats that can easily transform into cash in your pocket.