According to the Home Staging Institute, when they surveyed realtors, approximately 85% believed that a staged home sells quicker than one that is not staged.
With spring approaching, this provides a unique opportunity to use the season’s beauty to your advantage. When staging a new property, below are 5 ways you can incorporate seasonal elements that photograph well.
1. Harness Natural Light
We talk about using natural light for photography on our blog because natural light is so hard to beat. Longer daylight hours in the spring provide the perfect canvas for showcasing properties. It makes sense for homeowners to remove winter drapes and replace them with sheer curtains that filter light without blocking it. It’s typically best if you can schedule photoshoots during the golden hours of early morning or late afternoon when natural light creates a warm glow throughout the home.
2. Bring the Outdoors In
Fresh flowers and greenery immediately signal springtime and are easy on the eyes. Low-maintenance options make a lot of sense, such as tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths. You can arrange them in simple, modern vases. For longevity and budget-conscious clients, high-quality faux botanicals can provide the same visual impact. In fact, some of the faux plants are hard to discern from the real ones! For your natural greenery, place where it will catch natural light—on kitchen islands, coffee tables, or near windows—to create depth and dimension in photographs.
3. Refresh Color Palettes
Though we love winter’s dark and cozy tones, with spring, you want to give way to spring’s lighter palette. You can incorporate seasonal colors through easily changeable elements like throw pillows, bed linens, and towels. Soft greens, gentle blues, and subtle yellows photograph well and create an atmosphere of freshness. These accents provide visual interest without overwhelming the space or distracting from its other features.
4. Create Outdoor Vignettes
Spring staging should extend beyond your interior spaces. So help your sellers create inviting outdoor areas that photograph well. It’s a bonus if you can inspire buyers to envision themselves there on the property entertaining. Decluttering is of course important. You can also do simple additions like a set table on the patio, a hammock in a sunny spot, or potted plants flanking the front door. Keep these areas clean, with fresh mulch and trimmed bushes.
5. Style for the Camera
You can choose or recommend décor with interesting textures that create dimension in photos—woven baskets, ceramic vases, or linen upholstery can do the trick. Common sense tells us to avoid overly busy patterns or trends that might quickly date listing photos. It’s a nice touch if you can position furniture to create clear pathways that lead the eye through photographs and highlight a home’s flow.
By using these spring touches and elements, you can help your sellers create spaces that look amazing in listing photos and make buyers feel that “wow” factor during showings. Your property will stand out when the market heats up this spring, helping you sell faster and hopefully at a better price. If you need real estate photography services, please get in touch with us today.