Poor Maintenance

When staging a house for sale, poor maintenance can be a serious deterrent. Issues like bad paint, electrical or plumbing faults, layout problems, and unruly backyards can discourage buyers despite styling efforts. At Sell in Style Property Styling, our stylists offer free consultation walk-throughs to assess the home and provide suggestions that improve both marketability and styling results.

Lighting

Lighting plays a major role in how buyers experience a property. Poor or dim lighting can make spaces feel dark, cramped, and dated—qualities that work against a fast sale.

Bright white lighting is recommended when staging a home, which is why our stylists consistently use it to enhance openness, clarity, and appeal.

Odour

Unpleasant smells can immediately turn buyers away. Old carpets, poor ventilation, and poorly maintained air-conditioning units can all contribute to odours that negatively affect buyer perception and reduce interest in the property.

Poor Layout

While a property stylist can work within a home’s existing layout, severely compromised layouts can limit appeal. Awkward room flow or bulky structures can make a home feel unwelcoming.

Before listing, consider whether changes like removing a poorly placed wall, updating flooring, or renovating a dated kitchen could dramatically improve presentation and buyer engagement.