Whether you’re a first-time seller or you’ve listed property before, professional staging is a smart investment if you want the most money for your home and a shorter sale. Follow these 5 tips to help your house stand out.
1. Proper home analysis
Before you start swapping furniture and changing decor, it’s important to evaluate your home to determine the most effective staging strategy. During your home evaluation, your realtor will thoroughly analyze the interior and exterior, and point out the most attractive features. They’ll also consider the target buyer based on location, property type, and features to come up with a staging plan that will be most appealing.
2. Declutter and depersonalize
The key to good staging is providing buyers with a canvas that allows them to envision themselves in the property. To do this, your home must be rid of all clutter and personal items like photos or keepsakes.
Decluttering and storing your belongings is also a great way to get ready for your move ahead of time. You can use the staging period to get rid of items you don’t need, organize the items you want to keep, and keep everything in storage until it’s time to move.
Staging can both increase the price you receive and help your house sell faster.
3. Repairs and renos
There are usually a few areas of improvement that can be identified in every home. When staging to sell, it’s important to make strategic upgrades that will return an equal or greater dollar value, and help your house sell quicker.
Your realtor will help you identify the repairs or renos worth investing in. Something as simple as new paint or replaced light fixtures can be a simple way to refresh your home. If there are major upgrades needed, focusing on kitchen and bathroom renovations are usually where you’ll get the most value for your dollar.
4. Neutral and inviting
Make design choices that brighten the space, and draw the eye to stand-out features like unique architecture or an outdoor living area. Be sure to coordinate furniture and decor in a way that optimizes space and highlights the potential lifestyle your home offers. Creating an inviting space that appeals to the widest net of target buyers and ignites the imagination should be the goal.
Choose neutral paint colours and accessories that compliment the space without being distracting. You can also consider subtly staging your house with the seasons in mind to make buyers feel at home. Have the fireplace burning if it’s winter or turn on holiday lights. Consider keeping windows open in the summer or incorporating fresh flowers/plants.
5. Landscaping
Staging isn’t just for indoors. Curb appeal is what draws buyers in to see your home, so it’s important to make a strong first impression. No matter the season, you can ensure your home is designed to attract serious buyers. Think manicured lawns, well-kept gardens, snow-cleared walkways, or a new/freshly painted front door.
Professional staging goes a long way. Preparing your property with these 5 tips can help you get more money for your home, and help it sell faster. Connect with an experienced realtor to help make the staging decisions that can improve your listing for the best possible results.
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