Matt Payes RVA Real Estate

There are many details buyers notice, when they're looking at homes, but natural lighting is important for most buyers. Today's is about maximizing the lighting in your home so that it can really shine.

Having windows that let in the most sunlight are obviously the easiest way to lighten up a space, but even rooms with great glasswork can feel darker when not properly staged. Make sure to keep curtains and blinds open and remove heavy weight curtains if you can. Light sheer fabrics are best for letting light in.

Reflecting light also helps increase natural light. Using light colored fabrics and having light colored walls encourages light to flow throughout the room. And if you have hardwood floors or tiles, make sure they're cleaned and polished- shiny floors help reflect light and keep the room feeling bright. Another tip is mirrors, they not only encourage light to move throughout the room, but they can make the space feel bigger.

One last thing is to check furniture placement. If the room is cluttered with too many things, it can block light. Also make sure to rearrange some things if there is furniture that is blocking a source of light. Our Realtors have great advice as well as connections with local, experienced stagers, so if you feel like you need a professional eye, they'll be able to help!

Do you have any recommendations for brightening up a room? Share with us in the comments!

Let me know if you need help navigating this market. There's a lot of information to take in and I'm happy to help! I'll work with you to make sure you make the best decision for you.

Spring typically sees the inventory on the housing market kick up- and we've definitely seen that to be true- but it's still a very competitive market. On average homes are still selling for over listing and they still don't last long on the market with a low supply. It may seem a bit cut and dry, but there are a lot of factors to consider when navigating this market. Contact one of our Realtors today about learning how they can be your guide on your home journey.