Improving Your Home's Value One Room at a Time: Your Basement
Whether your basement is finished or not, they can be coveted square footage that people love - especially if they're finished. Of course, if this space is your "catch-all" room, it's going to be a lot harder to show your potential buyers the possibility of this space. At Gattermeir Davidson, we want to help you achieve all of your goals for selling a house at the Lake of the Ozarks, and that includes staging and getting it ready. Here are a few things you can do to create a warm and homey space in your basement.
Do you have anything on the walls? Evaluate whether it enhances the space or dates it. If it dates your area, it's best to take it down and replace it with something trendy. If you don't know what to use, keep in mind that mirrors are always a good idea, especially in smaller areas with less ceiling room.
Are you wanting to create a workspace in your basement? A desk, bookshelf, and chair can sometimes be all you need to achieve this. Just remember that if you're staging an area, don't clutter it, don't keep personal items in there like photos, or children's artwork. Always complete the design with the small details that seal the deal, like wall art and small decor.
The key will be to make it spotless. Clean every speck of dust and wipe down every cobweb. Make sure the floor has been adequately cleaned and remove all of the clutter that you had so that the space looks larger. If there are cracks in the floor, it's important to have the repaired before you start showing the home. This will keep buyers from asking unnecessary questions, and being afraid of foundation issues. Does your basement smell like mildew? Figure out where the smell is coming from, get it cleaned up, and then consider adding a dehumidifier and a room scent sprayer.
Why Stage Your Basement?
Home buyers love a basement because it can give them a playroom, an office, or a second living room/media room. Not to mention, if there are extra bedrooms down there, they can use that as guest rooms, extra space for their kids, or even bonus rooms like a craft or quilting room. There are so many ways you can stage and sell this space in your home, so don't let it go to waste!Ways To Stage Your Basement
First, you need to decide how you want to market this space. If you already use your basement as a media room or second living room, you don't have to change much to get it from boring to exciting. If your couches and chairs are in good condition, keep them there and just add new throw pillows or a blanket to the back. If you have an entertainment center already, dust it off, remove all of the family photos, add some candles and a select few knick-knacks.
Do you have anything on the walls? Evaluate whether it enhances the space or dates it. If it dates your area, it's best to take it down and replace it with something trendy. If you don't know what to use, keep in mind that mirrors are always a good idea, especially in smaller areas with less ceiling room.Are you wanting to create a workspace in your basement? A desk, bookshelf, and chair can sometimes be all you need to achieve this. Just remember that if you're staging an area, don't clutter it, don't keep personal items in there like photos, or children's artwork. Always complete the design with the small details that seal the deal, like wall art and small decor.
Unfinished Basement?
Do you have an unfinished basement and don't know how to stage it to appeal? You don't have to finish it to sell, and you don't even have to make it look like an extra space that you watch TV in - just make it look like what it is, unlocked potential.The key will be to make it spotless. Clean every speck of dust and wipe down every cobweb. Make sure the floor has been adequately cleaned and remove all of the clutter that you had so that the space looks larger. If there are cracks in the floor, it's important to have the repaired before you start showing the home. This will keep buyers from asking unnecessary questions, and being afraid of foundation issues. Does your basement smell like mildew? Figure out where the smell is coming from, get it cleaned up, and then consider adding a dehumidifier and a room scent sprayer.
Staging A Basement
If you make your basement look like part of the home, it will add a lot of value to the home, and you'll see the effects as you go through the selling process. Whether you decide to finish the basement or not, though, our team of real estate agents at the Lake of the Ozarks make selling your home a priority - and getting the best price even more of a priority. When you're ready to sell a Lake of the Ozarks home, work with the real estate agents who know how to get it done!
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Missouri Association of Realtors
Gattermeir Davidson Real Estate, LLC
752 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Suite A
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
Office | 573.365.1555
Fax | 573.365.1766
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