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Bathroom Staging

Bathroom staging is perhaps the second most vital area to be prepared, bested only by the kitchen. Bathrooms are a huge selling point in a home and the number and condition of your baths will really influence the amount and value of offers you will receive on your property. More baths, larger baths, more updated baths and spa-like baths will all make potential buyers swoon, while outdated, worn, tiny or fewer baths will typically make a buyer strongly consider finding a better fit for their family. Bathroom home staging is very important and luckily can usually be accomplished for a relatively small amount of money.

Bathroom Staging Concerns

Bathroom home staging is not brain surgery. However, there are several common complaints and concerns which come up in virtually every bathroom home staging project. The biggest issues people have with home staging a bathroom are the following:

* Keeping the room clean and neat, despite regular and constant use. This is especially true if there are young children in the home.

* Dealing with outdated fixtures and décor.

* Feeling that they need a complete bathroom makeover, when in reality a few simple fixes will do the trick.

* Learning what potential buyers are really looking for in a bathroom.

* How to distribute money to upgrade and stage many baths in the home.

Bathroom Staging Makeover

Of course, it is wonderful to be able to replace old or worn fixtures with all new materials in the bathrooms. Dual pedestal or vanity sinks are a nice touch, especially for the master bath and any other large bath on a different level of the home. Spa tubs, Jacuzzi tubs, soaking tubs and whirlpools are all great, if you have the budget and room to accommodate them. Stand alone showers with rain shower heads and steam features are real buyer pleasers. Frameless glass enclosures finish off the shower surround and provide a nice updated look. Finally, tile work is always in high demand and the more tile a bath has, the more it may appeal to a buyer, especially when compared to other less water friendly materials, such as drywall or particleboard. Finally, try to replace dated light fixtures with contemporary efficient designs.

Bathroom Staging Techniques

Barring a major renovation, there are many ways to improve the aesthetics of the bathroom with simple home staging strategies. First, ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE ROOM IS SPOTLESSLY CLEAN. If you have an old tub or sink with rust or scratches, a quick coat of epoxy paint will make it look like new. Make sure the caulking is fresh and clean with no mildew. Keep your shower curtain or door open, when possible, to increase the perceived size of the room. Make sure the paint is fresh and bright. Keep windows unobstructed and window dressings simple and light. Always fix leaking faucets. Organize the closet with fresh linens and make sure to only put a few items inside, to maximize the impression of space. Color coordinate towels and accessories to the room décor and eliminate all the clutter from the vanity top and medicine cabinet. The less personal items you can leave about, the better… Make sure that the room smells fresh and clean, using scented candles throughout. Do not put rugs on the toilet seat or on the floor in front of the toilet, but do place a nice rug in front of the sink(s).

Bathroom Staging Advice

There is no way to describe how a buyer feels when they walk into a dirty, moldy or ill kept bathroom. This should be the cleanest room in the home, bar none… I know that this can be a challenge, but twice daily spruce ups for 5 minutes each will keep the area shiny and clean day in and day out. Take special care to insure that the master bath is particularly appealing and well maintained. If you have to choose where to spend some money, dedicate the bulk to improving the master bathroom with upgrades or staging techniques.

A final tip is a simple fix… Take down wallpaper in the bathroom. It is NEVER an asset, but always a liability and is such as easy project…

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