Buyers love the allure of a tranquil bathroom, soothing and spa-like, straight from a luxurious magazine or prestigious international hotel. However, let’s be honest—very rarely do our bathrooms actually look like that, and in most cases it doesn’t make sense to invest in that luxury when selling your home. Instead of overhauling every bathroom, smaller projects and simple decor additions can make all the difference when appealing to buyers. From relining your tub to decluttering your space, let’s take a look at five ways to stage your bathroom to get that winning offer.
1. Declutter
One of the biggest deterrents to prospective buyers are cluttered and unorganized bathrooms. Buyers want to visualize themselves in your home—whether it’s getting ready in the morning or settling into a hot bath after a long day — and it’s hard to do so when the space is cluttered. Personal toiletries everywhere are not only distracting, but they can make prospective buyers feel like they’re intruding on your personal space. Keep toiletries, shower goods and bathroom supplies tucked away and out of sight in a closet or hidden drawer. That way, your buyers can focus more on your beautiful space and less on the brand of toothpaste you use.
2. Keep It Clean
When selling your home, it’s essential that your bathrooms look as new as can be. Buyers pay top dollar for new environments, so cleaning every inch of your space to make it look brand new can reap big benefits. Tuck away cleaning supplies, bags of toilet paper and miscellaneous items like plungers and brushes. While they’re essential for everyday bathroom use, they won’t provide a spa experience to buyers, so it’s best if they’re out of sight and out of mind. You want your space to feel like a luxury hotel, not a well-loved college dorm bathroom.
3. Add an Upgrade
Minor upgrades can make a world of difference when selling your home, especially in the bathroom. Rather than spending a fortune on completely new spaces, focus on upgrades that will make big impacts. Tub relining, for instance, is a simple fix that can turn a chipped or strange-colored tub into a modern masterpiece. A professional can reline your tub in a matter of days, leaving it looking brand new. A fresh paint job and new light fixtures are also great bang-for-your-buck changes. Even updating your vanity’s hardware can be a selling point for potential buyers.
4. Provide Luxurious Touches
Simple additions can go a long way to making your buyers feel at home. Adding luxurious touches and well-chosen accessories can instantly transform your space into a decadent spa-like space. Hang unused plush towels and adorn your counter with a wooden soap tray, bath oils or a stunning flower arrangement for added warmth and freshness. A nice wooden stool with a few rolled towels next to a bathtub adds a layer of luxury, while a simple tray with varying heights of candles and apothecary jars keeps visual excitement sleek and cohesive. Remember to keep things simple and clean, as you want your bathrooms to appeal to a variety of prospective buyers.
5. Maximize Storage
Storage is always a big plus when it comes to a buyer choosing a home, and the same goes for bathroom storage. In many cases it doesn’t make sense (or it’s simply impossible) to add built-in storage. Instead, maximize the storage available by clearing out drawers, medicine cabinets and vanities. It’s inevitable that most prospective buyers will be opening drawers and peeking in cabinets to inspect storage space, so make the space seem as appealing as possible by clearing out and decluttering all bathroom storage. Not only will this give the impression that your bathroom has endless amount of space, but buyers won’t get deterred by seeing it already occupied. Instead, they’ll be able to visualize their goods being stored away there, leaving you with a sold home and a big smile.
How have you staged your home when selling it?
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