{"id":14846,"date":"2020-02-13T11:11:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-13T19:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=14846"},"modified":"2020-02-12T20:01:26","modified_gmt":"2020-02-13T04:01:26","slug":"staging-tricks-to-lookout-for-when-house-hunting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2020\/02\/staging-tricks-to-lookout-for-when-house-hunting\/","title":{"rendered":"Staging Tricks to Lookout for When House Hunting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Staging should be about uncovering a home\u2019s beauty, not hiding its flaws. And while most people are honest about the condition of their home, some people try to employ staging tricks to make a house seem more appealing. Read on to learn about which staging tricks you should be on the lookout for when house shopping.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>1. Wide-Angle Lens<\/strong><br \/>\nEveryone\u2019s favourite trick is to use a wide-angle lens to make a room look bigger. You can usually tell when one has been used, but even so, you still may think the room is bigger than it really is. Always make sure you see a home in person and don\u2019t just rely on the photos.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>2. Hiding Flaws<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen touring a staged home, look for any furniture or accessories that seem a little out of place. It might be strategic placement to hide some sort of flaw \u2013 such as, a damaged wall or outlet. Don\u2019t be afraid to poke around and look behind things. You never know what you\u2019ll find.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>3. Rugs Over Scratched Floors<\/strong><br \/>\nArea rugs can hide a multitude of sins. Yes, they\u2019re great for defining spaces and adding softness, but they can also conceal scratches and stains. Don\u2019t be afraid to lift up a corner of an area rug to see what\u2019s underneath.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>4. Surface Fixes<\/strong><br \/>\nNo one wants to spend more than necessary when getting ready to sell their home and as a result, some will only make quick surface fixes to improve a space. A common one is to replace the kitchen cabinetry doors and hardware, but not the cabinet boxes. This is fine if the boxes are in good shape, but make sure you open them up and check inside.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>5. Stainless Steel Adhesive<\/strong><br \/>\nMost people want stainless steel appliances and I\u2019ve recently heard accounts of homeowners using stick-on stainless steel adhesive to cover white or black appliances. If you\u2019re selling your house, don\u2019t do this. And if you\u2019re touring a staged home, make sure the stainless steel appliances are legit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>6. Diverting the Eye<\/strong><br \/>\nStaging is important and art can play a big part in making the space feel inviting. But when you\u2019re oohing and aahing over a beautiful piece, don\u2019t forget to also look above and around it. Art can be used to divert the eye away from shoddy trim or cracks in the ceiling.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>7. Small Furniture<\/strong><br \/>\nA common trick is to place small, apartment-sized furniture in rooms to make the living space look bigger. This can work well in photos where it\u2019s hard to get a real sense of scale. However, in person, I don\u2019t think it\u2019s as effective. It\u2019s smarter to use regular furniture to stage a home, but less of it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>8. Closed Blinds<\/strong><br \/>\nUsually during an open house, the window treatments will be open to allow in natural light. If they\u2019re closed, there\u2019s probably a reason. Take a look behind any drapes or blinds \u2013 you might find an unsightly view or a brick wall!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>9. A Lot of Mirrors<\/strong><br \/>\nI like to hang a mirror across from a window whenever I can to maximize natural light. But as a buyer, keep in mind that mirrors make a space seem a lot bigger than it really is. If a staged home has a lot of mirrors in it, remember that when they\u2019re gone, it won\u2019t look quite as open and airy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>10. A Little Too Perfect<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen staging, most people try to make their home look as clean and clutter-free as possible. This is usually a good thing, but don\u2019t be fooled into thinking the people really live this way or that you will once you move in. Remember that all your stuff will have to go in there, so think about how the space will work in real life. Remember, just because it looks perfect, it doesn\u2019t mean everything functions properly. Look carefully and be vigilant!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hgtv.ca\/real-estate\/blog\/staging-tricks-scott-mcgillivray-1920609\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">10 Sneaky Staging Tricks to Watch Out for When House Hunting<\/a> by Scott McGillivray | HGTV<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Staging should be about uncovering a home\u2019s beauty, not hiding its flaws. And while most people are honest about the condition of their home, some people try to employ staging &hellip; [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2020\/02\/staging-tricks-to-lookout-for-when-house-hunting\/\">read more<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14846","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-real-estate"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Staging Tricks to Lookout for When House Hunting &#8226; Rory C Real Estate | Oakwyn Realty<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2020\/02\/staging-tricks-to-lookout-for-when-house-hunting\/\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Staging Tricks to Lookout for When House Hunting &#8226; Rory C Real Estate | Oakwyn Realty\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"Staging should be about uncovering a home\u2019s beauty, not hiding its flaws. 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