Lighting Tips To Help Sell Your Home

 

Staging your home for buyers can make a significant impact on your ability to sell your home. For example, leaving your home personalized can often deter potential buyers, as it makes it too difficult for them to picture their lives in the space. Another factor that can push buyers away is poor lighting. Here are a few lighting tips to help sell your home with ease.

Audit Each Room

Each room will have different natural light levels and react to lighting supplements differently, depending on the size and location within the house. Examine each room through the eyes of the buyer. Check how the room looks with natural light and with the lights turned on. Be sure to do this audit at different times of the day to understand what type of lighting will look best during a morning showing versus a late afternoon showing.

Upgrade Your Fixtures

Outdated fixtures and lights can be a turn-off for buyers. Old, yellow, and inefficient incandescent bulbs can make your rooms look darker and smaller. They will also run up the energy bill for the potential homeowners. Make the switch to bright LED lights. They will illuminate your rooms in a way that mimics natural lighting, and help modernize your home.

Don’t Forget About Outdoor Lighting

A lighting tip for selling your home that is often forgotten is to focus on your exterior as well. Curb appeal plays a significant role in wowing potential buyers. Your buyers don’t just want a nice interior. Your exterior should have beautiful landscaping features, security measures, and pathways for guests. Add or upgrade your yard lighting to an LED system that will highlight plants, brighten dark spots, and amplify the security of your home.

From decluttering to depersonalizing your home, there is a lot that goes into the staging process. Don’t forget to pay close attention to how lighting can make or break a sale.