What Are Home Buyers Looking for in a Bathroom?

The most enticing bathroom for any home buyer would be one that exudes a relaxing, spa-like feel. All your bathroom staging decisions should follow that simple rule of thumb. Bathrooms that help sell homes are typically tranquil and neutral with a luxurious atmosphere, even if they’re small.

Here are the top tips on how to stage a bathroom to help your house sell.

Tip 1: Minimize Décor when Staging a Bathroom A number-one rule for staging any room in the house is to take a “less is more” approach, and there’s no exception for the bathroom.

Tip 2: Clean, Clean, and Clean Some More Of course, you want your entire home to be clean when staging it, but the bathroom and kitchen are the two rooms that should always be pristine.

Tip 3: Keep Personal Toiletries Out of Sight Whether you’re staging a tiny ensuite bathroom in the master bedroom or a vast space with an oversized tub, it should feel like an immaculate, peaceful sanctuary.

Tip 4: Use Luxurious Accessories when Staging a Bathroom In such a small room, minor details can make or break the atmosphere for potential buyers. Invest in some luxurious accessories, such as: • New, fluffy towels • Wooden bath tray with a book or magazine • Stylish glass or ceramic bottles Consider keeping the toilet paper away until after you show the house, as putting toilet paper out invites buyers to use the facilities, potentially ruining your staging efforts (Yes, it has happened before!).

Tip 5: Brighten the Space with Green Accents Brighten up the room with a simple green accent. Adding a small plant is a simple way to freshen up the space instantly.

Tip 6: Update Caulking & Remove Stains. Many homeowners get used to living with things like hard water stains, mildew, and peeling caulk. However, these elements can stick out sorely to potential buyers and ruin the entire atmosphere you worked hard to create.

Tip 7: Check the Lighting Bathrooms should feel bright and inviting. If the bathroom has a window, open it up to let natural light in during daytime showings. Otherwise, make sure the lights are bright but warm and inviting. Stay away from harsh white lights that can make the room feel like a hospital, and don’t keep the lighting too dim as that can give the room a grungy feeling or not allow enough light for buyers to check its cleanliness.

By staging the bathroom with a neutral color palette and natural lighting and adding a touch of greenery while ensuring immaculate cleanliness, you appeal to most of the senses. The goal is to make the space smell as fresh and neutral as it looks to create the most inviting feel.

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