Want to catch buyers’ attention? Focus on how your home greets them as soon as they walk in the door.
 

The entryway of a home for sale should feel welcoming and offer a hint of what’s to come in the rest of the property. Let’s say, it sets the stage.
 

To do so, the entryway should address two key factors to catch buyers’ attention: function plus feeling.
 

Function:

• When a person walks in the door, where will they put keys, loose change, and mail? And what about shoes, bags, and coats? Is there adequate lighting to see properly? A way to do a last minute make-up or clothing check?

 

Feeling:

• What does the entryway say? Is this a clean, bright, and happy home? Is it dated and in need of work? What kinds of people belong here? Do you feel invited to come in and stay a while?

In order to catch buyers’ attention in both function and feeling, professional staging makes use of colours, décor, art, textures, mirrors, furniture, and a focal point. Together, and in harmony with how the rest of the listing is staged, these tools can work together to create an atmosphere that quickly appeals to potential buyers.
 

Despite the fact that it may be quite small, the entryway is no less important than any other room. A simple clean, declutter, and coat of paint won’t maximize the benefit you can gain as a seller by properly staging the entrance to make an impact. If you need a bit of guidance with this, ask for it!
 

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