9 Tips for Staging Your Home to Sell

9 Staging Tips to Sell Your Home Quickly

Surveys show that staging pays off and often helps to sell a home fast. But you don't have to spend thousands to make a big impact. Put the home center stage with these tips!

1. First Impressions Count

Roll out the red carpet for potential home buyers by sprucing up your entryways, especially the one on a lockbox. Welcome mats, planters filled with seasonal flowers, and clutter-free foyers and hallways set the stage.

2. Sell the Space, Not Your Stuff

Remember that the goal of a successful showing is to make a prospect feel at home – like it's theirs, not yours. Put away your extensive personal collections. Less is more: open up your space so prospects can actually see what they're buying.

3. Paint and Elbow Grease Work Wonders

Fresh paint and a thorough cleaning will give you the greatest “bang for your buck.” Remember that neutral walls are your best bet when staging a home for sale.

4. Go with the Flow

Arrange furniture for easy traffic flow. Consider placing a major piece of furniture at an angle, such as a couch or desk. Angles add interest and can create a more open feel.

5. See the Light

Move lamps to dark corners and arrange window treatments so that natural light floods your rooms. Brighter is better, and your rooms will look larger.

6. Go Green

Live plants can add decorative flair, without spending a bundle. Plants and cut flowers have a way of warming up a room.

7. Don't Forget the Outdoors

If you have a porch, deck or patio, clean the furniture and replace worn cushions. Give your deck a fresh finish with a new stain and seal.

8. Make the Kitchen Sparkle

Declutter the countertops by removing toasters, food processors, and other non-decorative items. If you have a breakfast table or counter, put out a couple of table settings complete with place mats, napkins, and dinnerware.

9. Warm Up an Empty Home

If your home is vacant, consider renting furniture for key rooms, but don't go overboard. Ask your real estate professional for advice, based on your home's unique features and selling points.

These are some great starters to get your home prepared for your open house or its introduction to the market. Remember, this market is extremely competitive for sellers and by utlizing the advice you'll find here and other areas you can only help improve your chances for a quick and successful home sale!

Thanks again for reading my blog and be sure to forward this to any friends or family that may benefit. Also, if you are looking to purchase or sell a home, please feel free to contact me direct as I welcome the opportunity to work for you!