Remember the last time you visited an upscale furniture
showroom? The furniture and fixtures on display probably looked great. The
colours and textures jumped out at you. It was a feast for the eyes!
There is a good reason for this: lighting.
Of course, the quality of the products has a lot to do
with how appealing they look when on display. But smart retailers know that
proper lighting is key to making those products look their best. In fact, some
retailers even hire lighting consultants!
What does this have to do with selling your home
quickly, and for the best price?
Obviously, when showing your property to potential
buyers, you want your home to look its very best. Proper lighting can be a big
help.
When preparing your home for sale, review the lighting
in each room and make sure the space is sufficiently well lit. You want the
lighting to be strong enough to prevent dark or shadowy areas, yet not so
strong that it's uncomfortable for the eyes.
As a rule of thumb, the total wattage of lights in a
room should equal the room's square footage times 1.5. So, if a room is 120
square feet and has three light sources (ceiling light and two lamps) then the
bulbs in each should be 60 watts.
Pay particular attention to traditionally dark areas,
such as the garage, basement, and closets. Make sure those areas are well lit.
If you have a viewing scheduled during the day, take
advantage of natural light through windows. Open the curtains!
Finally, one of the most important areas is the foyer.
Always make sure the entrance has sufficient lighting. You don't want buyers to
think they've entered the home of classic TV's The Adam's Family!
Want more ideas for preparing your home for sale? Call
today.
