Residence staging is something that is often looked over by community managers, but it’s something that can have a surprisingly huge impact on visitors coming to your community for a tour. Staging a residence shows prospective residents just what the space will look like as a home, and how they can utilize space to create a comfortable and relaxing environment. At Occupancy Solutions, we want to provide a few tips on how to best stage a residence to show prospective community members, and these tips are:

  • Keep it comfortable – Temperature is a big part of staging a residence, and keeping things comfortable should always be a top priority. During the summer, you’ll want to keep the space comfortably cool, but not too cold, and allow those touring to feel refreshed when coming inside. For cool weather tours, it’s important to keep the space warm, but not too warm, as those touring will most likely be wearing their coats or jackets while investigating your space.
  • Keep colors neutral – Neutral colors will allow the space to appeal to a wider audience, and keep the furnishings or décor in the background as they imagine what they would do with the space in their own style. You’ll still get the same home-style impact, but you won’t distract those touring from picturing the space as their own.
  • Put a fresh coat of paint on the walls – A fresh coat of paint can do a ton to freshen up a space and keep it looking bright and clean. If a residence is toured frequently, you may wish to freshen up the paint once per year or once every other year to keep things looking up-kept and fresh.
  • Use furniture to maximize space – Open space sells, and using your furnishings and décor to open up a space is best for keeping your staging attractive. For smaller rooms, strategically placed furniture can even make the space appear larger, and this is just the message you want to communicate to those touring your community.

Residence staging can make a huge positive impression on those who tour your community looking for a new place to call home. Not only will this type of staging allow them to view the home as their own, but it will help to give them a vision regarding how the space can best be used in daily living. To learn more about effective residence staging, simply contact us at OccupancySolutions.com today!