Tips for Staging Your Home to Sell

When listing your home for sell, staging your home can seem like a frivolous expense, but it’s one that has several benefits. If you’re trying to make the decision on whether or not to stage your home, we’re breaking down the benefits plus some tips for staging your home to sell.

The Benefit of Staging Your Home

Staging your home can help bring neutral elements into a space while maximizing space and flow can help potential buyers see the potential of a room. And while you love your family photos and personal items, they can overwhelm the buyer. Staging your home also gives the best first impression of your home, and staged homes tend to sell faster and for money than homes that are not.

Tips for Staging Your Home

Start By Decluttering

Start by going into every room in your home and declutter! Get rid of (or remove) any items that don’t have a permanent home or that aren’t important. Take all of your personal items in the space and box them up for your move! Any items that are broken or not working properly should get thrown away and items you don’t love but are in good condition can be donated.

Remember, less is more!

Get Rid of Any Accessories

Papers, magazines, mail, and lists should all be removed. If the items are important, box them up. If not, throw them away! Personal items such as awards, items cluttered on your bathroom vanity, and extra toys should be removed from each space, too. This will allow each room and the furniture in it to speak for itself. Plus, you’ll give potential buyers the ability to picture themselves and their lives in your space.

Rearrange Furniture

The furniture in your home is most likely set up in a way that makes your life easier. Whether it’s watching the TV, playing with the kids, or to fit an exercise machine in the room. When it comes to staging, you’ll want to rearrange your furniture in a way that best shows off the space and gives the room the best flow.