Garage Staging

Believe it or not, the garage is a big selling point for a lot of home buyers. Declutter your garage and stage it just like any other room in your home to make it more appealing to buyers. 

Most people who stage their homes will stash all the excess clutter in the garage. This could alert buyers to the fact that there is no room inside the house. If you thought you could ignore the garage and keep it “as-is” when you list your home on the market, think again

Let buyers see how large your garage really is by emptying out the overflow from the rest of the house. Declutter your garage so buyers can see the potential in the clean and organised space that will inspire them to want to do their own projects in your garage.

If you have a small garage, decluttering the space will only make it look large

Garage Staging Tips:

Declutter:

​When staging any part of the home, the first step is to declutter the space. The garage tends to be a “catch-all” space for most of us. A lot of stuff piles up over time. Go through everything you have and get rid of anything you no longer want or need. This will not only make the garage look a lot better, but you’ll also save yourself time, money, and space when it comes time to move.

The less stuff you have in the garage, the more appealing it will look to buyers. Buyers want to know there is plenty of storage space out there, as well plenty of room to park their car(s).

Keep it Clean:

A clean, organised garage will impress buyers and stand out from the rest. Once you’ve decluttered everything, go through and dust everything off. Sweep the floors, get rid of cobwebs and bugs, and pressure-wash the walls and floor. 

If you have a water heater, washer, and dryer, or any other kind of utilitarian equipment in your garage, wipe them down thoroughly to improve their appearance. If they look grimy and dusty, home buyers will think they are old and need replacing, and may try to negotiate the price of your home down.

Laundry area in the garage:

If your washer and dryer are sharing a garage space, define that part of the garage as a laundry room.

Stage the shared laundry area by putting up vertical storage like shelving or closed cabinetry for storing laundry supplies.

Organise it: 

Once you put everything back in, it’s time to organize it. Shelving is a great way to get things off the floor to create more visual space and make the entire garage look cleaner and more organized. You can install shelves on the walls or use sturdy rolling shelves. If you have a workspace, make sure that is organised, too. It could be a selling feature, so show it off by putting some love into it in the form of organisation.

Make sure the lighting is sufficient:

No one likes to go into a dark, dingy garage. If your garage isn’t well-lit and has a lot of dark corners, install new lighting to brighten it up. Buyers will be much more impressed with a garage that is clean and bright. You may just need to switch out the bulbs for a higher wattage, but if the light fixture itself isn’t sufficient, consider changing it out for a better one

Door: 

Make sure that your automatic garage door is functioning properly, especially any safety features.

BONUS TIP

A home staging company will usually include the ordering and installation of furniture and accessories leaving you with absolutely nothing to worry about. Think about adding the cost of home staging into your selling costs, you won’t be sorry when you see the return on your investment.