6 Mistakes Sellers Make When Staging their Kitchen

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Sellers know that staging their home the RIGHT way can make a home show so much better and maybe even sell faster. Thanks to this realtor.com article, let’s take a look at the 6 mistakes sellers can make when staging their kitchen.

1. Leaving clutter on the countertops. Potential buyers want to see the full expanse of your kitchen counters. Try to put away as many small appliances as possible and keep the countertops as clutter-free as possible while on the market.

2. Not paying attention to lighting. A well-lit kitchen is very important to potential buyers. Under-cabinet lighting is a great way to add more light. LED strip lights are a popular choice as they can be applied easily without the help of an electrician.

3. Forgetting to depersonalize. Be sure to take off photos on the fridge, distracting word art off of the walls, etc.

4. Not staging a dining area. Strategically staging a dining area, whether it’s a bar or dining table, can make the space more memorable.

5. Adding a rug. Remove any rugs from the kitchen space to make it feel larger.

6. Not having the kitchen deep-cleaned. This is VERY important and can be a major turn-off for buyers. A professional deep-clean is a good way to get rid of the grease, grime and normal wear of a kitchen and buyers will appreciate it.