Lighting your home for showing is a very important part of staging to sell.
Natural light is your best friend, so let the sun shine in, open all your curtains and blinds.
The exception to the rule comes when you create a 'hot spot' in a room or the view is less than stellar. In that case open the curtains but crack the blinds just enough to let some light in the room. Shield your buyers from the poor view or the heat.
Lamp light is warm and inviting. The down cast light from lamps encourages buyers to step in and cozy-up to your house. Remember how a moth is drawn to a flame, it's the same principle.
Overhead fixtures light the room so buyers can get a sense of your space. Pantries, closets and especially basements can seem stale to buyers without light.
Be sure to have plenty of extra light bulbs on hand. I do not recommend those energy-smart, coiled bulbs.
Sometimes they cast to much light that is almost to the point of blinding in rooms with mirrors.
It can feel like you have your 'high beams' on!
Choose the wattage recommended on the lighting fixture.
GE Reveal bulbs are good to reflect your truest colors in a room.
Turn your front porch light on during the evening, like 'guests' are expected, maybe buyers are having a second look at your house. However there is no need to leave them on all night.
All lights and lamps should be on for showings, even on a sunny day.
The power bill may go up just a bit while your house is on the market, but providing a well light view of your home can be priceless!
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