Many modern household indoor and outdoor lighting solutions rely on fixtures that use LEDs (light-emitting diodes), for good reasons. First, they are significantly more energy efficient than traditional incandescent bulbs, which convert much of their supplied energy into heat loss. In contract, LED lights dedicate considerably more of their supplied energy to produce light, which is why they stay cool to the touch. Furthermore, LED lights last much longer than other bulbs and wear out very slowly over time, rather than burning out abruptly.
Another advantage of LED lighting is the ability to design more creative styles, functionality and flexibility without the need for a large chamber to create and produce light. Although LED lights can be designed to resemble standard screw-in bulbs, some LED fixtures don't need traditional-style bulbs at all. For example, you can apply adhesive LED strip lighting without the need for any fixture or heaving wiring whatsoever, allowing for unique lighting effects in various locations.
If you're putting your house on the market, you'll want it to look its absolute best. Staging your home - which entails the temporary furnishing, decorating, or even renovating, of a house - is a great option for anyone wanting to make a good impression. Of course, there are factors to consider - for example the cost and the short term inconvenience - but any disadvantages are outweighed by the huge impact staging can have on your ability to sell your home quickly and increase the selling price. Here's why we think it's worth it, plus some tips to help you navigate the staging process.
Make it stand out in the marketplace
You'll want to make sure your home makes the right kind of first impression. Buying a home is the definition of judging a book by its cover - so make sure your well-loved space has been given a spruce. Iffy lighting, dated kitchen cabinets, and a chip in the kitchen tile might seem like no big deal, but prospective buyers who've looked at tens of homes might focus on the flaws and compare your home negatively with slicker staged properties they've viewed.
Allows viewers to visualize their home
If there's too much clutter and evidence of your family living in your home, it can be difficult for potential buyers to imagine themselves in it. By hiring a professional home stager, you'll get an objective sense of how to furnish your home, plus they'll identify any repairs or fixes that need to be made. If you're keen to keep costs down (the approximate estimate of staging your home is $2,000 a month), you can try to identify any blind spots in your home and adjust them yourself - painting, lighting, and a professional cleaning of your home can make all the difference.
Great ROI
The bottom line is that staging often adds value to your property. HomeAdvisor estimates that staged homes sell for up to 20 percent higher than non-staged homes. Polishing your home will stop people scrolling past it on overcrowded web listings and could even get it snapped up more quickly. According to HomeAdvisor, staged homes spend between 33 and 50 percent less time on the market.
