undefinedSelling your home can sometimes be an overwhelming process, and often one of the most over-looked tasks is staging. “Staging” refers to styling and upgrading your home with the goal of making it sell faster. When dealing with such a significant transaction, you should be putting in extra effort to really help your property stand out. Potential buyers want to envision themselves living happily in your home, so aim to create a space that would easily fit almost anyone’s lifestyle. Real estate agents will be able to offer you guidance and can refer you to a professional home stager, but having a few tricks up your sleeve can help make the process smoother. To get you in the right mindset, we have compiled some great tips from staging gurus around the globe to help you stage-to-sell!

Tip #1 – Make A Great First Impression

Often buyers will be curious before they even come for a viewing, so will do a drive-by to see if your home is even worth stepping into. Aim to please by washing walkways & windows, planting bright flowers, and doing some yard maintenance.

Tip #2 – Clean & De-clutter

It seems straight forward but certain areas can be easily forgotten. Ensure that all junk piles are sorted, surfaces have been dusted, and ceiling fans are cleaned. And de-cluttering doesn’t mean throwing away your personal belongings! Consider temporary off-site storage to house the items that don’t suit your staging theme.

Tip #3 – Set Your Table

Set the scene for entertainment and help potential buyers envision what it would be like to host in their new home. If you have a large, elegant space, set the table as though you were celebrating a full-course meal. If your dining area is on the cozier side, set the table as if you were having a nice family breakfast.

Tip #4 – Mirror, Mirror, In The Hall

A mirror can give the illusion that a room is bigger than it actually is by allowing more light into the space and lengthening the room, so consider adding wall mirrors to hallways or any area that needs to feel more spacious.

Tip #5 – Don’t Forget To Depersonalize

Allow perspective buyers to picture themselves turning your house into their home by removing personal photos and replacing them with inexpensive art. This also goes for any distinguishing toys or valuables that may indicate the lifestyle of the family that currently lives in the homes.

 

Remember that the staging process does not have to be an expensive, stressful venture. Aiming to appeal to a wide range of people will improve the chances of your listing being sold. Creatively styling and upgrading your home will create high demand for your property, and lessen the chance that you will have to settle on your selling price.


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