Staging a condo for sale is a whole different ball of wax then staging a single family home for sale. The major bonus to this is the fact that you really don't have to worry about the exterior, you only have to make the interior as attractive as possible. In staging the interior you can follow the usual guidelines of home staging with the added bonus that you will usually have a storage space where you can put things that are not necessary for the show. Without having to worry about curb appeal, you can dedicate your time to accentuating the condo and perhaps inventing "balcony appeal."
As a condo is typically smaller (in some cases) than a single family home, you must be able to maximize the available space while creating an atmosphere that is intriguing to buyers.
Start by removing excess items of clothing, furniture and anything else that could congest the condo and move it to your storage area. Next clean every room from top to bottom. If you have a loft then just clean the room from top to bottom. Take the time to consider the art you have on your walls. Is it appropriate for showing? This is not to say that your taste in art is inappropriate, just that it may not be everyone else's taste. Home staging services do rent things like pictures, lights and other items specifically designed to showcase properties by featuring items that appeal to as wide an audience as possible.
Color is another important aspect of home staging. Neutral colors are recommended when selling a home as again, they appeal to the greatest number of people. If you have any rooms that are possessed of a "unconventional" paint scheme then it may be a good idea to repaint. The last thing you want to do is estrange a potential buyer by sticking with outrageous colors. Condos are great areas for personal expression but when it comes time to sell, try to tone it down a bit, the condo will be much more appealing and will sell quicker.
