Staging Tips for Home Sellers

Staging your home for sale is one of the best things you can do to increase its chances of selling quickly and for top dollar. By creating a warm, inviting, and well-maintained space, you can help potential buyers visualize themselves living there.

Here are a few staging tips for home sellers:

• Declutter your home. The first step to staging your home is to declutter it. Get rid of any excess furniture, personal items, and clutter. This will make your home look larger and more spacious.
• Deep clean your home. Once you have decluttered, it’s time to deep clean your home. This includes cleaning the floors, walls, ceilings, appliances, and fixtures. You should also shampoo the carpets and clean the windows.
• Make repairs. Take the time to make any necessary repairs to your home. This includes fixing any holes in the walls, painting any chipped paint, and replacing any broken fixtures.
• Neutralize your décor. When staging your home, it’s important to neutralize your décor. This means using neutral colors and avoiding any personal items. This will help potential buyers visualize themselves living in your home.
• Stage each room. Once you have decluttered, cleaned, and repaired your home, you can start staging each room. This involves adding furniture, artwork, and accessories to create a warm and inviting space. Be sure to stage each room for its intended use. For example, the living room should be staged as a living room, the kitchen should be staged as a kitchen, and the bedrooms should be staged as bedrooms.
• Use fresh flowers and plants. Fresh flowers and plants can add a touch of color and life to your home. They can also make your home smell fresh and inviting. Be sure to use flowers and plants that are appropriate for the season.
• Let in natural light. Natural light makes a home look brighter and more inviting. Open the curtains and blinds to let in as much natural light as possible. If you don’t have a lot of natural light, you can add artificial lighting.
• Pay attention to the details. The small details can make a big difference when staging your home. Be sure to add finishing touches such as throw pillows, blankets, and rugs. You should also make sure that all of your lightbulbs are working and that your furniture is arranged in a way that makes sense.

Staging your home can be a lot of work, but it’s worth the effort. A well-staged home is more likely to sell quickly and for top dollar. If you’re not sure how to stage your home, you can always hire a professional stager to help you.

Here are a few additional tips for staging your home:

• Work with a real estate agent. We can help you stage your home for sale and can provide you with advice on what needs to be done and can also connect you with a professional stager if that is a service that is needed for your home.
• Stage your home for the season. Consider the time of year when staging your home. For example, if you’re selling your home in the fall, you might want to add some fall décor.
• Don’t forget the exterior of your home. The exterior of your home is the first thing potential buyers will see. Make sure that it is clean, tidy, and inviting.
• Be prepared to make changes. Once you start staging your home, you may find that you need to make some changes. Be prepared to be flexible and make the necessary changes to make your home look its best.

Staging your home is a valuable investment. By taking the time to stage your home, you can increase its chances of selling quickly and for top dollar.

Susan Brewer Service First Real Estate (636)936-8600