The art of staging a home for sale does not merely apply to your average single family dwelling. The process is equally important when selling a condo or town home style home. While there is little that can be done to the exterior of the property as it is typically communal property, this allows more time for expression on the staging of the interior. Entering a condo is a bit of a different experience from entering a standard home. The entranceway in a condo is probably one of the most important aspects as the entrance is more closely tied in with the rest of the condo due to the smaller size.
With space being at a premium in condos, organization is critical as is the absence of clutter and mess.
This is a perfect time to remove any excess stuff that is hanging around. One nice aspect of a condo is usually you will have a dedicated storage space within the building itself and this is the ideal spot to move unnecessary things to. This will also make the moving process much easier as you will simply have to empty out the storage area and move the major items from the condo.
In creating the perfect "selling atmosphere" for your condo, spend some time organizing and removing any overly personal items. Its always a good idea to remove these to allow viewers the opportunity to imagine their own belongings in the space. As condos are usually smaller than homes, the cleanliness is imperative. If you are a busy individual, maybe have a professional cleaner come in and do a quick once-over. Much of the time they get things that you as the owner will miss. Also remember to trim back any plants that may have gotten a bit too big for their areas and if the condo is carpeted definitely have the carpets professionally cleaned. If you look around the condo you should be able to tell what needs some "tweaking." If you are having trouble seeing things that could use improvement there are always professional home stagers that specialize in presenting your home to buyers.
