If you’re planning to list your home for sale, some level of staging your house should be one of your priorities. Completely staging your home means to temporarily furnish it with new furniture and decorations so that it is easy for buyers to walk in and imagine living there. You can hire a company to professionally stage your home while it’s on the market.
While complete staging can be an expensive endeavor, there are simple (and inexpensive) things that you can do to make your home appealing to a variety of prospective buyers.
First, take time to clean and declutter your home. Make any minor repairs that may be an eyesore or concern for buyers. You can also make an effort to give your home a facelift – consider fresh paint, cabinet hardware, or small landscaping improvements that give your home curb appeal. First impressions matter!
Next, try to remove personal items from your home. Family pictures and mementos can detract from a buyer’s ability to imagine themselves living in the space. You don’t want the house to feel bare and cold, but aim for a space that feels inviting for a variety of people and lifestyles.
When you’re staging your home, consider areas that give you the most bang for your buck. Focus on highly visible or high traffic areas first, such as the front door, living room, or kitchen. Again, the goal is to make it as easy as possible for prospective buyers to imagine living there; it should be easy to visualize what it would be like to come home from work, host parties, or relax for a movie night on the couch in their new space.
When you get ready to sell your house, your realtor can offer advice about how to best prepare your home for listing pictures and showings. Rely on her knowledge of the local market to inform your decisions about improvements you can make to get the best offer for your home.
